UK Alone Among G10 Meets Paris Agreement's 1.5C Goal

Over 170 countries missed a UN deadline to submit updated emissions-cutting plans, but the UK stands out. It's the only G10 nation with a strategy aligned with the Paris Agreement's 1.5C target, pledging an 81% emissions reduction by 2035 (vs. 1990 levels). Major economies like the US and China failed to submit plans consistent with this goal. Despite economic challenges and political headwinds, the UK remains committed, leveraging early successes like coal power phase-out. However, challenges remain, including large-scale carbon capture and widespread adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps.