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The Climate Change Bill, published on 13 March 2007, is a draft law aimed at moving the United Kingdom to a low-carbon economy. The key component of the legislation would be to require a mandatory 60% cut in the UK's carbon emissions by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels), with an intermediate target of between 26% and 32% by 2020. These targets exclude aviation and shipping. If approved, the UK will become the first country to set such a long-range and significant carbon reduction target into law. To maintain progress, a national "carbon budget" would be set every five years, and government ministers would be required to provide a progress report each year. An independent Committee on Climate Change (or "Carbon Committee") would be created to provide advice. The Bill would also give ministers power to introduce the emissions reduction measured necessary to achieve the goals without the need for further legislation. The bill was introduced as a result of cross-party pressure, led by environmental groups. |
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