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England free riding on devolved nations to meet climate targets

Ministers have been accused of allowing England to free ride on Scotland and Wales to meet climate targets for farming.

Abi Kay
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England free riding on devolved nations to meet climate targets

Ministers have been accused of allowing England to free ride on Scotland and Wales to meet climate targets for farming. Defras plans require England to achieve just one-third of the carbon savings needed...

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