Britain sets 87% emissions reduction target for 2038-2042 period

Britain has set a target to reduce emissions by around 87% by 2042, compared to 1990 levels, in response to the country's energy crisis.

Britain ​on ‌Tuesday set ​out a target to ‌reduce emissions by around 87% in the period ‌2038 to 2042, down ‌from baseline levels set in 1990.

“As Britain faces ⁠the ​second ⁠fossil fuel shock of ⁠the decade, the only way ​to protect family and ⁠business finances is to drive ⁠for ​clean homegrown power that we ⁠control," energy minister Ed Miliband ⁠said ⁠in a statement.