UK's Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut by 2035 at COP29

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🗞️ Driving the news: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged at COP29 to cut Britain’s emissions by 81% by 2035, building on the previous government’s target of 78%
• Starmer emphasized that his government will prioritize clean energy growth without imposing strict lifestyle changes on citizens

🔭 The context: The UK, already a leader in reducing emissions, closed its last coal plant in September and lifted restrictions on new onshore wind projects
• Under Starmer's Labour government, the UK has halted new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea, focusing on renewable energy expansion

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: With the UK’s strengthened target, it aims to lead G7 economies toward rapid decarbonization, setting a benchmark for ambitious climate goals in alignment with the 1.5°C target

⏭️ What's next: Starmer’s administration plans to accelerate investments in renewables to support job creation and economic growth in a low-carbon future, positioning the UK competitively in the global clean energy sector

💬 One quote: "The race is on for the clean energy jobs of the future...and I don't want to be in the middle of the pack" – Starmer

📈 One stat: The UK’s new emissions target is 81% below 1990 levels by 2035

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