UK to achieve Net-zero Emissions by 2050 under Rishi Sunak's plan

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Rishi Sunak's net zero mission is to achieve the UK's legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. He has said that he is committed to this target, but that he will take a "more proportionate" approach to achieving it, one that is "fair to working people."
Sunak's approach to net zero is based on three key principles:
Affordability: He says that the transition to net zero must be affordable for everyone and that he will not "burden families with unnecessary costs."
Security: He says that the UK must maintain a secure energy supply as it transitions to net zero.
Jobs: He says that the transition to net zero must create jobs and opportunities and that he will "back British businesses to lead the way."
Sunak has announced a number of policies to support his net zero mission, including:
Investing in renewable energy: He has pledged to invest £12 billion in renewable energy over the next three years and to make the UK a world leader in green technology.
Supporting energy efficiency: He has announced a new £1 billion scheme to help households insulate their homes and make them more energy efficient.
Helping businesses to transition to net zero: He has announced a new £100 million fund to help businesses invest in low-carbon technologies and reduce their emissions.
Sunak has also said that he will work with other countries to achieve the global net zero target. He has pledged to provide £1 billion in climate finance to developing countries over the next five years.
Sunak's net zero mission has been welcomed by some environmental groups, but others have criticized it for not being ambitious enough. They say that Sunak's policies will not be enough to achieve the UK's net zero target, and that they will delay the necessary action on climate change.
It is too early to say whether Sunak's net zero mission will be successful.

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