Archive for November 16th, 2006

Tough new emissions targets in Britain

16th 2006f November, 2006, Peter

In the Queen’s speech yesterday, the British Government announced plans for new legislation to create a binding and tough target for a reduction in carbon emissions  — aiming for a 60% fall from 1990 levels by 2050 — and a new independent body, the “Carbon Committee”, to ensure these levels are achieved.  Here is the [...]