May 272013
Climate Change Secretary says target is ambitious but achievable, will require an increase in renewable energy.
from The Independent
"Britain has challenged Europe to sign up to an ambitious target of cutting carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
"Ed Davey, the Climate Change Secretary, called on fellow EU governments to sign up to the target as part of a global climate agreement in 2015.
"The proposal marks a shift in the UK's position after internal coalition wrangling over climate change. The British government wants the EU to agree to 40 percent reduction of carbon emissions from 1990 levels, with an 'ambition' for it to be extended to 50 percent when the agreement is reached in two years. …"
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