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According to the Climate Change Act (CCA), what is the target year for the UK to achieve 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions?
According to the Climate Change Act (CCA), what is the target year for the UK to achieve 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions?
- 2060
- 2030
- 2050 (correct)
- 2040
Which statutory body is responsible for advising the UK and devolved governments on setting carbon budgets and recommending policies to achieve the required reductions?
Which statutory body is responsible for advising the UK and devolved governments on setting carbon budgets and recommending policies to achieve the required reductions?
- Committee on Climate Change (CCC) (correct)
- Environmental Agency (EA)
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
What is the duration of each carbon budget set by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC)?
What is the duration of each carbon budget set by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC)?
- 2 years
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 4 years (correct)
Which Carbon Budget is the UK currently on track to meet as of 2020?
Which Carbon Budget is the UK currently on track to meet as of 2020?
What significant event has impacted the UK's achievement of the net zero target?
What significant event has impacted the UK's achievement of the net zero target?