This section requires the climate action plans under section 29 to set out targets for soil quality and biodiversity to be achieved during carbon budget periods. The targets have to be set after a number of specified matters are taken into account. The section further requires that annual targets for greenhouse gas emissions and air quality are included in the climate action plans.
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