Climate Change Act (UK)

The Climate Change Act, passed in the UK in 2008, aims to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It sets legally binding targets to cut emissions by at least 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. The Act also established a framework for measuring progress, including carbon budgets that limit emissions over five-year periods. It encourages government policies and actions to promote low-carbon technologies and adapt to climate impacts. Overall, the Act represents a commitment to sustainability and the transition towards a greener economy to combat the effects of global warming.