Government urged to recognise 'full net zero value' of biomethane through Emissions Trading Scheme

Stuart Stone
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Joint letter backed by more than 100 signatories calls on Ed Miliband to approve recognition of biomethane as a net zero fuel within the UK ETS

A letter calling for the urgent recognition of biomethane as a net zero fuel within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) has been backed by more than 100 signatories, including one of the UK's biggest...

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