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Decision to ditch Scotland’s 2030 climate target ‘disappointing’, housing body says

By 2024-04-19T11:55:00

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Climate Change Committee warned last month that 75% emissions reduction target was unachievable

The Chartered Institute for Housing in Scotland has said it is “disappointed” at the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) decision to ditch its 2030 climate target.

Yesterday the SNP announced that it was scrapping its flagship policy of cutting carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 and replacing its targets with a new system measuring emissions every five years.

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