Why Climate Is Right for Change of Attitude ; Sustainable Industries Legislation Mps Vote Means Bill Almost Certain to Become Law Carbon-Sensitive Firms Can Count On Standard
Birmingham Post › October 30, 2008
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The UK's Climate Change Bill now looks certain to become law after MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the landmark legislation.
MPs cleared the Bill with a huge majority after ministers moved to include greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation and shipping in carbon cutting targets.See the full content of this document
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Why Climate Is Right for Change of Attitude ; Sustainable Industries Legislation Mps Vote Means Bill Almost Certain to Become Law Carbon-Sensitive Firms Can Count On Standard
The inclusion of the two industries represented a u-turn for the Government following a campaign by environmentalists and a threatened Labour rebellion.
Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said: "We agree action to reduce emissions from international aviation and shipping will be vital to global effo...See the full content of this document
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