Is the government about to 'blow a hole' in the UK's net zero strategy?

James Murray
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Is the government about to 'blow a hole' in the UK's net zero strategy?

The government's 'attack on nature' and its opposition to new solar farms could have serious consequences for the UK's long-term net zero strategy

The flurry of reports suggesting Ministers are looking to water down key components of its environmental strategy have all been met with the same response from government. It is wrong to suggest an 'attack...

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