UK fires starting gun on race to ‘zero emissions’ economy

     Government ministers are calling time on the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by tasking climate experts (23) ……………. finding a path to a net zero emission

economy.

     The committee on climate change is (24) ………… to strengthen the UK’s existing 2050 target to drive emissions down by 80pc from levels in 1990.

     The new target is likely to spur action to find low-carbon alternatives for British manufacturing, transport and heating in what ministers believe is “one of the greatest industrial (25) …………. of our time”.

     The UK has already cut its emissions by over 40pc from 1990 levels, while the economy has grown by over 60pc but new policies will be needed to go further, said the Confederation of British Industry.

     “Businesses are committed to playing their part in the move to (26) …………..

zero-carbon future, ensuring the UK remains a global leader in low-carbon performance,” said Tom Thackray, of the CBI, “but they can only go so far without the correct policy measures to drive investment and change consumers’ (27) ……………….”

23. A. for                     B. with                   C. of                      D. in

24. A. expected                       B. known               C. reported             D. suggested

25. A. opportunity       B. possibility          C. possibilities       D. opportunities

26. A. 0                                   B. one                    C. that                    D. the

27. A. action                B. role                    C. act                     D. behavior