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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey Environment editor

What would reaching net zero mean for life in 2040s Britain?

An aerial view of wind turbines by a road, in a green and rural area
Our needs for power generation will double by 2040, which will require a doubling of onshore wind turbines. Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images

The government’s climate advisers have published their latest official advice on meeting the UK’s legally binding target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The advice, which covers the period from 2038 to 2042, contains dozens of recommendations covering all aspects of society. But how will Britons’ lifestyles change under these plans?

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