EU referendum: UK risks losing energy and climate policy influence

James Murray
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As controversial government leaflet warns Brexit could undermine UK efforts to tackle climate change, leading think tanks highlight damage a vote to leave may do to green businesses

As the row over the potential implications of for both the environment and the economy continues to rumble on, the government and two leading think tanks have this week warned Brexit could undermine UK...

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