US vote backs mandatory emission cuts

James S Murray
clock • 2 min read

Bill proposing binding carbon cuts and extensive emissions trading scheme passes key first vote

Mandatory US emission cuts moved a step closer yesterday after the Lieberman-Warner bill passed its first vote, in defiance of the White House's long-standing opposition to binding emission cuts. The...

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