Industry raises concerns over new climate change target

Industry leaders have warned the Government’s new target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 compared with 1990 levels could have ‘unintended’ consequences for Britain’s livestock sector.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Industry raises concerns over new climate change target

Industry leaders have warned the Government's new target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 compared with 1990 levels could have ‘unintended' consequences for Britain's livestock...

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