CBI dismisses EU targets as unrealistic

James S Murray
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Despite an initially warm welcome to the European Commission's environmental plans last week, opposition to the plans is beginning to solidify

The head of the CBI warned yesterday that Britain and Europe will not meet the greenhouse gas emission and renewable energy targets set out by the European Commission last week. According to reports...

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