'Dirty dozen': The 12 worst green policy decisions of the last 14 years

James Murray
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'Dirty dozen': The 12 worst green policy decisions of the last 14 years

From 'green crap' to new coal mines, the past 14 years of Conservative government have delivered multiple policies that have defied environmental and economic logic - here are 12 of the most damaging decisions

Barring an unprecedented failure from the polling industry, tomorrow is widely expected to see an end to 14 years of Conservative-led government. As we've argued repeatedly on BusinessGreen, the Conservatives...

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