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'This is not a scary transition': Six key takeaways from the CCC's net zero progress report

Business Green

In what is a crucial year for climate action in 2021, there CCC has today given the government much food - but little time - for thought - here are its top takeaways. Emissions may have fallen rapidly, but they are on course to rebound just as quickly to pre-pandemic levels as carbon-intensive transport use ramps up again, the CCC warns.

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How much will net zero cost the UK? The OBR tries answering the trillion-pound question

Business Green

But that certainly hasn't silenced the doubters, and last month Chris Stark, CEO of the CCC, warned of the dangers posed by the lack of clarity and leadership from the Treasury on the issue. The underlying analysis is not new, as it is based on work by the CCC and the Bank of England, and as the OBR admits there are inherent uncertainties.