FoE unveils ambitious plan to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions – a story on a new Friends of the Earth report calling for tougher emissions targets and immediate action on climate change.

A new report from Friends of the Earth (FoE) calls for tougher emissions targets and immediate action to tackle climate change, warning that the UK’s current efforts are insufficient to meet its international obligations.

The report, titled "Climate emergency: an urgent action plan"highlights the critical need for the UK Government to take bold and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.

According to FoE, the UK’s current plans to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050 are insufficient and the country must do more to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.

The report calls on the UK government to set more ambitious emissions targets, including:

• A 50% reduction in emissions by 2030
• A transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035
• Banning new fossil fuel infrastructure and phasing out existing infrastructure by 2030.
• A significant increase in energy efficiency measures in buildings and transport

FoE also urges the government to take immediate action to address the climate emergency, including:

• Launch a national climate assembly to involve citizens in the decision-making process
• Supporting low-carbon industries and communities
• Implement a climate resilient infrastructure program to protect communities from the impacts of climate change

The report highlights the catastrophic consequences of failing to take urgent action on climate change, including:

• Rising sea levels and increased flooding
• Extreme weather events and heatwaves
• Loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems
• Negative impacts on human health and well-being

FoE warns that the window for action is closing fast and the UK government must take immediate and decisive action to tackle the climate emergency.

Friends of the Earth’s report is a wake-up call for the UK government to take bold and immediate action to tackle the climate emergency. The report’s recommendations are clear: the UK must set more ambitious emissions targets, move to 100% renewable energy and take immediate action to meet the urgent need for climate action. The time for delay is over: it is time for the UK Government to act to protect our planet and ensure a secure and sustainable future for generations to come.