UK government rejects allegations it is seeking to water down EU climate efforts

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Row erupts over leaked document revealing UK plans for a new 'light touch' approach to climate change governance

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has become embroiled in a spat over whether or not the UK is seeking to water down Brussels' ability to police member states' emissions reductions, after it...

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