carbon emissions

Increasing UK forestry cover from 13 per cent to 17 per cent has been recommended as one of the ways the UK can transform the way land is used to achieve a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

The transport secretary Chris Grayling has launched a call for evidence to investigate whether more consumers could reduce their carbon footprint when buying travel tickets.

Local authorities across the capital have jointly unveiled ambitious climate action plans. They aim to cut carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2040 and achieve a 33 per cent improvement in energy efficiency of their buildings by 2020.

Scotland must bring forward firmer policies on a range of sectors including transport and heating if it is to remain a world leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.