Is the UK really racing ahead of Europe with its climate and clean energy policies?

Michael Holder
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Despite claims UK is hampering its competitiveness by adopting overly ambitious climate policies, new ECIU report argues UK performance is "distinctly average" compared to EU neighbours

Is the UK doing more than its fair share to tackle climate change and boost clean energy compared to its European neighbours, imposing burdens on heavy industry and undermining its competitiveness in the...

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