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Keir Starmer tells COP29 there will be new 'ambitious' climate target for UK
The prime minister confirms the UK's target to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.
Starmer and Trump on collision course over climate change ambitions as PM unveils bold target
Starmer and Trump on collision course over climate change ambitions as PM unveils ambitious target - As the prime minister confirms tough new emissions targets at COP29 in Baku, Trump appoints a new e
Keir Starmer's COP 29 climate goals 'encouraging' – but 'serious action' needed now, experts say
Keir Starmer set new rigorous climate goals for the UK at COP29 but his words must be backed up with action on the climate crisis.
COP29: British PM Starmer wants to regain 'climate leadership'
The Labour leader, one of the few Westerners to have participated in the 29th Convention on Climate Change, unveiled highly ambitious climate targets for his country. Among the key objectives: 81% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035.
Starmer Pushes UK Climate Leadership as Trump Win Poses Threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he wants the UK to assume a “global leadership” role in fighting climate change, even as the election of Donald Trump to a second US presidential term threatens to hold back global action. The president-elect has called ...
'Keir Starmer needs to lead UK in its climate commitments - too much is at risk now to stop'
The Mirror's Environment Editor Nada Farhoud has said previous UK governments have left us off track to meet our current emission targets so if Starmer is serious, his team needs to move faster
Keir Starmer bottles calling out climate sceptic Donald Trump ahead of COP29
The United Nations Climate Change conference is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, over the next two weeks. But the summit has been overshadowed by Trump's win.
Keir Starmer urges Donald Trump to 'show leadership' on climate change
Sir Keir is one of just a small handful of world leaders who have come to the annual event in Baku, aimed at curbing catastrophic global warming caused by greenhouse gases.
Keir Starmer sets ambitious emissions target as UK 'back in climate leadership'
Speaking at the Cop29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Keir Starmer vowed to cut polluting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels
Keir Starmer dodges questions over Donald Trump climate fears at Cop29 summit
Sir Keir Starmer appeared to dodge questions over President-elect Donald Trump’s climate fears at the Cop29 summit. The prime minister was asked how he plans to work with the new US president on climate change,
Starmer ‘very clear’ on climate change but avoids responding to Trump doubts
Sir Keir Starmer would not comment on Donald Trump’s views about climate change, saying instead that he is “very clear” that in his own mind that it is a challenge he must r
Keir Starmer says the UK can decarbonise without disruption – that’s neither true nor helpful
Keir Starmer’s pledge to cut the UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035 is undoubtedly ambitious. However, his assertion at the Cop29 ...
Starmer to tell Cop29 that climate transition offers huge investment opportunity
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell the nearly 100 other delegations in Baku that Britain is returning to ‘responsible ...
Starmer Ramps Up UK Climate Ambition Vowing Bigger Emissions Cut
Keir Starmer ratcheted up the UK’s climate ambitions, announcing a new greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2035 ...