The Scottish government has officially abandoned its 2030 goal of a 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, acknowledging the target as overly ambitious.

Scotland has fallen behind the UK in climate change efforts, having missed annual emission targets.

Significant emission reductions were achieved, particularly with the closure of Scotland's last coal-fired power plant in 2016, but transportation and agriculture sectors lag in reforms.

The government proposes new climate actions, including tripling electric vehicle charging points and developing a national integrated public transport ticketing system.

Environmental groups are calling for more robust measures, particularly in agriculture and the restoration of natural landscapes, to tackle climate change.

Scotland aims for net zero by 2045 and plans to focus on renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen.