Ministers doing little to achieve 2050 emissions target, say top scientists

Experts call for sweeping policy changes and warn against Heathrow expansion

Expanding Heathrow airport is unlikely to be compatible with the UK's target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, leading scientists have said, adding that government policies are lacking in many other key areas from home insulation and transport to carbon capturing.

Achieving the net zero goal will require sweeping policy changes, but scientists are concerned that little has so far been forthcoming from ministers.