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UK Climate Watchdog Warns Building Boom May Make Emissions Soar
The UK's Climate Change Committee warned that a plan to build 1.5 million new homes before the end of the decade may cause emissions to spike unless the government expedites a requirement for low-carbon heating.
The findings are part of a report measuring progress on emission goals. The advisory group made several key recommendations to get the UK back on track to reach legally binding net zero targets, including cutting electricity costs and boosting the use of heat pumps.
