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Scotland, Nov 1: The carbon emission is a grave matter of concern all over the world. Global climatic changes and the green house effects are considered as the after effect of the increasing level of pollution level. The Scottish government’s bid to restrict the carbon emission is gaining momentum, and it will get intensified in the coming years.

A conference was organised aiming to create awareness about the adverse effects of carbon emission and there by paving way for low-carbon economy. The head of the Climate Change Bill Team, Susie Gledhill after attending the conference said: “The man-made climate change was real and it is not a matter for debate, action is needed. Officials are working out ways Scotland could cut carbon emission by 80 per cent by 2050, but it would need a collective effort.”

She further added that: “The 80 per cent target is incredibly ambitious - we want to go down to 20 per cent of 1990 emissions. If you imagine trying to squeeze the juice of a lemon or an orange, it’s the juice out of the last bit that’s the most difficult.”

The conference was organised by consultants BRE. The panel on Intergovernmental Climate Change concluded that human activity is the major cause of global warming and recommended quick action to get rid of the adversities.

Industries are the key role in reducing carbon emission. While commenting on the economic consequences of the drive to cut green house gases, Ms Gledhill said: The Scottish government is well aware of that. We have to be practical about where it is appropriate for us to take a lead. There will always be times when there are things that are crucial and you cannot share with competitors but there are a number of things that are just best practice about how you need to motivate staff to switch off computers and lights and car-sharing schemes.”

Tackling climate changes and carbon emission is not just the responsibility of the government but it is also the responsibility of all of us and a collective effort is needed in this regard to save the world for the future generation.

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