Critics blast 'target-less' Irish climate bill

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Legislation to be considered by Cabinet today reportedly does not contain any binding emission reduction targets

Draft climate change legislation to be considered by the Irish government today has been criticised for failing to provide binding targets for emissions reductions or make provisions for an independent...

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