Government risks legal challenge over renewable energy strategy

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Friends of the Earth warns government may face court case if it fails to put in place a 'credible plan' for meeting 2020 renewable energy targets

Friends of the Earth will officially warn the government it risks legal action unless a "credible plan" is urgently introduced to ensure the UK meets it 2020 renewable energy targets. In a statement...

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