Decision expected on emissions goal

The Government is expected to announce whether it accepts recommendations that the UK should cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by mid-century.

The new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband will respond to the climate change committee's advice to toughen up the 2050 target as part of a statement to the Commons.

The Government-appointed committee, chaired by Lord Turner, recommended last week that the UK should commit to an 80% reduction on 1990 levels for all greenhouse gases and covering all sectors.

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