NEW: The UK's 7th carbon budget will be subject to a vote of the full House of Commons, following a half-day debate. Previous budgets were voted through after brief debate in a sub-committee.
Background on the budget here:
www.carbonbrief.org/...
Simon Evans
Every couple of days renewables pass a landmark that seemed impossible a few years ago.
Withdrawal of the Trump administration's US 🇺🇸 from the UN climate process has big implications for the UNFCCC budget.
When it takes effect in Feb 2027:
⬇️ Core funding will fall by 21% – or €16.9m – in 2028-29
⬆️ Remaining countries would have to increase contributions 27% to make up the shortfall
