Scotland net Zero by 2045? - New Climate Change report by WWF
14 February 2019
Scotland could become net-zero for greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, according to a new report published by WWF. ‘A Climate of Possibility: Harnessing Scotland’s natural resources to end our contribution to climate change’ sets out the many routes Scotland can take to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
WWF Press Release 23 January 2019
Scotland has multiple options to confidently end its climate emissions by 2045 according to a new report published today.
‘A Climate of Possibility: Harnessing Scotland’s natural resources to end our contribution to climate change’ commissioned by WWF Scotland sets out the many routes Scotland can take to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions [2]. We need to accelerate our response to climate change while at the same time planning a just transition towards a healthier, cleaner, flourishing country.
Gina Hanrahan, head of policy at WWF Scotland said:
“We know that climate change is one of the biggest threats facing people and nature. To avoid the most dangerous consequences at home and abroad, we need to urgently cut our emissions and rapidly increase our carbon sinks through tree planting, restoring peatlands and improving the health of our soils.
“In the ten years since the previous Climate Change Bill we’ve already reduced emissions by nearly half and made truly incredible progress in cutting the carbon from our power sector.
“There’s still much to be done to ensure everyone in Scotland is living in a warm, low carbon home, can breathe clean air and that we are producing the best of low carbon food.
“That’s why it’s crucial MSPs, who are debating the new Climate Change Bill, confront the challenge head on and join the growing number of progressive nations by setting an iconic net zero target and speeding up the policy action need to end our climate emissions once and for all.
“This report makes clear that there is a credible route-map for Scotland to achieve net zero in the 2040s. We are laden with natural advantages for net zero. From our abundant renewable energy resource, to our large land area suitable for carbon sinks, to our history of innovation and skilled workforce, this new report shows we can hit net zero before other UK nations and be among the global leaders on this issue.”
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