Theresa May on Wednesday set a goal for the nation to reach net zero carbon emissions within about 30 years -- the first major economy in the world to set that kind of goal.
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Britain commits to goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday set a goal for the nation to reach net zero carbon emissions within about 30 years -- the first major economy in the world to set that kind of goal.
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Theresa May commits to net zero UK carbon emissions by 2050