Peers debated the Carbon Budget Order 2026, which would set the UK’s seventh carbon budget and end the use of overseas carbon credits for the 2028 to 2032 period. Supporters said it is science-based, legally required and needed to cut emissions by 87% by 2040, while opponents warned it would raise energy costs, weaken industry and force damaging changes in farming; Lord Moynihan pressed his regret amendment to a vote.