Scottish government denies downgrading its emissions ambitions

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Lower than expected carbon levels in 2008 mean country is ahead of its emissions goals, ministry claims

The Scottish government has moved swiftly to reject suggestions that a series of yearly carbon targets approved yesterday as part of the country's Climate Change Act represent a watering down of its ambitions....

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