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<p>No assessment has been made. The Government recognises that climate change is one
of the most urgent and pressing challenges we face, and our Clean Growth Strategy
sets out our plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through to 2032, including ambitious
policies and proposals on housing, business, transport, the natural environment and
green finance.</p><p> </p><p>The Strategy builds on the strong progress we have made
towards our legally binding targets established in the world-leading Climate Change
Act. Between 1990 and 2017, the UK reduced its emissions by over 40 per cent while
growing the economy by more than two thirds.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the need to
go further, which is why we have commissioned the Committee on Climate Change to provide
advice on the implications of the Paris Agreement for the UK’s long-term emissions
reduction targets, including on setting a net zero target. They have been asked to
include evidence on how carbon emission reductions in line with their recommendations
might be delivered in key sectors of the economy. This advice is due on the 2 May
and we will consider it carefully when it is received.</p>
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