Scottish Parliament Passes Bill Targeting 42% Reduction in Emissions by 2020

The Scottish Parliament has passed a bill with very aggressive goals for green house gas emission reduction.  The long term objective is to reduce emissions by 82% by 2050. The bill includes a shorter term objective of 42% emissions reduction by 2020.  The government has released a delivery plan that oulines how these reductions will be achieved.

• Increased power generation using renewables
• Carbon sequestration (CCS)
• Low-carbon vehicles
• Electrification of the rail network
• Low-carbon heating through reduced demand, better energy efficiency and more use of renewable and low-carbon heating system
• Reduced emissions from agriculture
• More woodland planting.