Scottish lawmakers pass new climate change bill with unanimous support

Scottish lawmakers have passed a new Climate Change Bill, changing the state's greenhouse gas reduction targets. The bill, approved by 105 votes to zero, removes annual targets and the 2030 and 2040 interim goals but maintains a net-zero goal by 2045. The Scottish government acknowledged it could not meet its previous target of a 75% emissions reduction by 2030. The new legislation introduces a five-year cycle for carbon budgeting, aligning with practices used by other countries. The Scottish Greens abstained from the vote, expressing concerns about the government's commitment to climate action. Opposition parties criticized the bill, calling it a retreat from previous commitments and urging the government to develop a concrete plan for future emissions reductions.