NI climate legislation one step closer to the finish line, but uncertainties remain
Northern Ireland does not have its own climate laws but falls under UK-wide targets.
Source: thejournal.ie
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Northern Ireland does not have its own climate laws but falls under UK-wide targets.
The 2050 target was voted through by Assembly members on Tuesday evening during a lengthy debate on a new climate change Bill.
An amendment to the climate change Bill setting a target of 80% electricity from renewable sources was passed.
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister has suggested he will push for the sector to be exempt from a new net-zero carbon target.