2030 pact UK's most significant environmental deal ever - Ed Davey

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British understanding with Poland key to climate agreement, says energy minister, but devil is in the detail

A minimum 40 per cent plunge in Europe's CO2 emissions by 2030 agreed by EU leaders last week was a "historic moment" on the road to a global climate deal, enabled by a new British relationship with Poland,...

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