Huhne building 'low carbon coalition' to push for tougher emissions cuts

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Energy and climate change minister garnering support for 30 per cent reductions by 2020 ahead of EU Environment Council meeting today

Chris Huhne will look to convince European environment ministers to support deeper emissions cuts by building a "low carbon coalition" with other supportive nations, including Denmark and Germany. The...

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