Article 3YKR4 Urgent greenhouse gas removal plan could see UK hit 'net zero' target – report

Urgent greenhouse gas removal plan could see UK hit 'net zero' target – report

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Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent
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Tree-planting, restoring wetlands and use of chemicals to remove CO2 from air needed, as well as cutting new emissions, say scientists

Tree-planting, restoring wetlands and using chemicals to take carbon dioxide from the air will all be needed to reduce the UK's greenhouse gases in line with government plans, scientists have said.

If these measures are taken urgently, they could make enough of a contribution to make the UK "net zero" in terms of carbon emissions by 2050. However, a major programme to bring them into effect would be needed as a matter of urgency.

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