The Scottish government is facing a reevaluation of its climate targets after reports indicated that the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 may no longer be feasible. This decision comes in light of the government missing eight out of the last 12 annual emission targets, leading experts to believe that the 75% reduction target by the end of the decade is unattainable.
While Scotland's ultimate objective of achieving 'net-zero' emissions by 2045 remains intact, the government is now revisiting its climate objectives in response to the challenges faced in meeting the previous targets. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), an independent advisory body, has highlighted that Scotland has lost its lead in addressing climate change compared to the rest of the UK.
