Lib Dems Win Fight to Tackle Global Warming

Liberal Democrats in Government have confirmed the Government's commitment to halving UK greenhouse gases by 2025.

Tories had attempted to weaken measures to tackle global warming with plans to change the fourth carbon budget, which sets a greenhouse gas emissions limit through the 2020s. However, thanks to the Liberal Democrats, the fourth carbon budget will be retained.

Ruth Davis, UK political director for pressure group Greenpeace, commented:

"Ed Davey (Lib Dem Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change) deserves praise for standing up to the Treasury's wrecking efforts, and the Prime Minister credit for holding firm on this crucial commitment."

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