Renewables targets will hinder decarbonisation, warn business leaders
Delegates at CBI conference argue renewable energy targets are unlikely to be met, forcing the UK to increase reliance on gas
The government yesterday came under fire from business leaders for sticking with its "ludicrous" target to source 32 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Earlier this year, a...
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