[Anglican Communion News Service] A tough new goal to cut greenhouse gas emission in the United Kingdom to almost zero by 2050 has been welcomed by the Church of England’s lead bishop on the environment.

“This announcement is very welcome, and the U.K. can be proud to be setting an example by making this commitment to address the global climate emergency.” Bishop of Salisbury Nicholas Holtam said, but he warned that the commitment must be backed by “relentless action.”

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