Poland poised to block strengthening of EU climate targets

James S Murray
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Polish environment minister writes to counterparts urging them to reject push for 25 per cent emission reduction target

Poland is expected to oppose efforts by other EU member states to strengthen the bloc's carbon targets at a crucial meeting of environment ministers in Brussels tomorrow. Ministers are scheduled to...

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