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Implementing the Climate Change Act 2008
The Climate Change Act 2008 makes the UK the first country in the world to have a legally binding long-term framework to cut carbon emissions. It also creates a framework for building the UK's ability to adapt to climate change.
The Climate Change Bill finished its passage through parliament on 18th November 2008, and was enacted by Royal Assent on 26th November.
Read the Climate Change Act (Parliament website)
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Page last modified: 18 June 2009
Page published: 24 July 2008
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- UK Climate Projections
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