Davey urges EU to maintain ambition for Doha Summit

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Energy and Climate Change Secretary reiterates desire to increase EU emissions reduction target to 30 per cent

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has vowed to work with his European counterparts to deliver an ambitious outcome at this year's UN climate change summit in Doha, insisting the annual conference...

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