Claim: The UK has led the world by committing to "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Fact-check: UK greenhouse gas emissions: fast progress but not yet enough to meet future targets - Full Fact
Verdict: the uk's stated ambition to reduce emissions goes further than most other countries, and the uk is generally considered to be a world-leader in setting targets into law. a few other countries have set similar or more ambitious targets.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Joseph O'Leary
Date published: 2019-06-21T00:00:00