Scotland is set to scrap its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75 per cent by 2030.

Figures suggest that the government has missed eight of the last 12 annual targets, as ministers are told that reaching the milestone "is unachievable".

<p>It is believed that goal of reaching "net-zero" by 2045 will remain.</p>

Ministers are thought to have been told the milestone 'is unachievable'{ai:summary}<p>Scotland's ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 is being abandoned due to missed goals, with a new focus on achieving "net-zero" by 2045. #environment</p>

Yousaf DITCHES flagship climate change policy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75%

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