Government raises prospect of increase to 2020 emission target

James S Murray
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Miliband promises emission reductions achieved as a result of the recession will not be used to help meet future carbon budgets

The government looks set to increase the UK's emission reduction target for 2020 after confirming that it will not rely on the reduction in emissions brought about by the recession to help it meet future...

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