The government’s Committee on Climate
Change says the change will help public
health by reducing air and noise pollution and
also help biodiversity. It had urged an urgent
upgrade of the government’s approach.
Carolyn Fairbairn, director-general of the
Confederation of British Industry, said
the business community backs the
government’s commitment.
“This legislation is the right response to the
global climate crisis, and firms are ready to play
their part in combating it,” she said.
May is leaving office shortly after her party
chooses a replacement leader. She stepped
down because of her inability to win
parliamentary support for her Brexit deal.