Meat and dairy could be targeted as Gov renews pledge to cut emissions

Energy Secretary says move to clean energy will help protect UK from future food and fuel shocks

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Energy Secretary has outlined new net zero goals
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Energy Secretary has outlined new net zero goals

A reduction in meat and dairy consumption is one of the areas which could be targeted in the Government's drive to further cut emissions. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set out Labour's proposed level...

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