MINISTERS still have no plan for how to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite setting the target in law nearly two years ago , MPs said last night. They were accused of making "big promises full of fine words that won't stand up". It comes as Britain prepares to host the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow later this year . But MPs said that "at present, there is no coordinated plan" with clear milestones towards achieving the target. Ministers have promised a series of strategies this year on how it will slash UK emissions to save the planet – with a Net Zero strategy, new plans for building homes and how to make the nation’s transport greener. But everyday Brits are still in the dark about what the plans mean for them and what they’ll have to do. Up to two thirds of the slashing of emissions will come from consumer choices – like replacing boilers or buying an eco-friendly electric car. Labour MP Meg Hillier , chair of the the public accounts committee, said: "Government has set itself a huge test — but there is little sign that it understands how to get there. "And almost two years… Read full this story
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