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UK planning to launch watered down net zero strategy in oil capital Aberdeen

The UK government is set to launch a revamped version of its net zero strategy in the oil and gas capital of the country, Aberdeen. The new strategy, which has been watered down from the original proposal, promises to reduce emissions in the region while also protecting jobs and communities.

The strategy, which was originally intended to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050, has been revised to a more achievable target of a 68% reduction in emissions by 2030. The government has promised to provide £1bn in funding to help the region transition to a greener economy, including investment in low-carbon energy and jobs in the renewable energy sector.

The government has also promised to protect jobs and communities in the region by providing a package of support for oil and gas workers who may be affected by the transition to a greener economy. This includes retraining for jobs in the renewable energy sector as well as a range of financial support for businesses and individuals.

The strategy has been met with mixed reactions from the local community in Aberdeen. While some welcome the investment in green jobs and the commitment to protecting jobs and communities, others are concerned that the plan is too watered down and will not do enough to tackle climate change.

The government has promised to consult with local communities and businesses before implementing the plan, and the final strategy is expected to be launched later this year. It remains to be seen whether the new net zero strategy will be enough to tackle climate change and protect jobs and communities in the region.