Environment MEPs back shift to 30 per cent emissions cuts

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Wind energy sector says increased target achieved by domestic action would boost European industry

The wind energy sector and green groups have welcomed a vote by environment committee MEPs in favour of increasing the EU's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reductions by up to 30 per cent by 2020. MEPs...

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