Britain must take lead in global warming battle, says Ed Davey

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Lib Dem energy and climate change secretary speaks out on eve of publication of major UN report on environment

Britain must lead the international battle against global warming, says energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey, who added that not to do so would be "deeply irresponsible". His comments, made...

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