Is a target to cut carbon emissions by 60% by 2050 enough?

Is a target to cut carbon emissions by 60% by 2050 enough?

The proposed Climate Change Bill is the first of its kind in any country and according to Environment Secretary David Miliband, Britain is "leading by example".

Much of the Bill focuses on domestic buildings which account for 25% of UK emissions as opposed to aviation which only accounts for 5%.

What do you think of the Bill? Does it go far enough? Should we provide annual rather than five-year targets?

 

Your comments

 
  1.  
    Geoff from Herts says:
    Jan 27, 23:36

    A fact not put around much is that the sea, absorbs CO2 over something about an 800 year cycle and then releases it back into the atmosphere. What shall we do, put a plastic sheet over it?

    Are proposed carbon plans enough?
    Yes
  2.  
    liteheart from midlands says:
    Nov 15, 03:11

    Its unrealistic to set a 2050 deadline - why not 9 pm thats a better more rounded time.

    Are proposed carbon plans enough?
    No
  3.  
    Killerbill from Essex says:
    Aug 11, 13:08

    Considering that the uk manufactures, at most, 2% of the world's emissions then even a figure of 100% won't be enough. The Chinese, Indians, Russians, Americans and other growth economies will continue to increase their emissions with no concern for the future negating any decrease we manage in the uk.
    All green policies by uk governments or the EU are irrelevant and intended to merely disguise stealth taxes for their social engineering.

    Are proposed carbon plans enough?
    No
  4.  
    True Brit from Britain says:
    Jul 4, 13:24

    Pie in the sky. Talk to the Chinese, Americans, Indians and Russians. I'm sure they'll nod their heads in agreement and then carry on as before quite cheerfully.

  5.  
    AJH from London says:
    Jul 1, 17:28

    No but I dont expect the uk to do better, The Nimby's who dont like wind turbines or the severn barrier, the people who complain about the cost of fuel then buy an SUV's, the lazy who wont recycle ETC.

    Are proposed carbon plans enough?
    No

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