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Climate Change Act 2008 receives royal assent
26 November 2008 → 26 November 2008
Climate Change Act 2008 received royal assent 26 Nov 2008 — UK became first country with a legally binding long-term climate target (80% by 2050; amended to net zero 2019). Established the CCC and 5-yearly carbon-budget framework anchoring all subsequent UK energy policy.
Affected fuels: gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar, biomass
Countries: GB
Sources
- www.legislation.gov.uk(accessed 2026-04-26)