The UK’s 2035 net zero electricity target: how could it be achieved?
by Rob Davies from on (#5QBGV)
Decarbonisation plan, with almost 40% of power sourced from fossil fuels, is a monumental challenge
As Boris Johnson confirmed plans to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2035, the UK was sourcing almost 40% of its power from fossil fuels, underscoring the scale of the challenge ahead.
The government's target, announced on Monday with less than a month until the start of the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow, is a key component of its pledge to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.
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