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In 2020, the UK Government announced their commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. This ambitious and far - reaching initiative seeks to dramatically reduce emissions while balancing economic growth and the need to tackle climate change. The UK Government aims to reduce emissions by 80 - 95% from the 1990 levels, by focusing on seven key areas like - transportation, energy generation, industry, buildings, land use, waste, and international aviation and shipping. The initiative includes plans to reduce and eventually phase out the burning of fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency, and encourage a shift towards low - carbon sources of energy such as solar, wind, and nuclear power. Additionally, the Government has set out plans for large - scale tree planting, biomass energy, and green infrastructure across the UK. The initiative also includes plans to develop green finance and increase the sharing of green innovation and technology. The UK Government has implemented a number of