Government considers Bill to cut emissions
By Andrew Grice, Political Editor
Published: 13 October 2006
The Government may bow to mounting pressure from green groups and opposition parties by bringing in a Climate Change Bill.
David Miliband, the Environment Secretary, is considering what a new law might achieve and there are growing signs that legislation may be included in the Queen's Speech on 15 November. Although no final decision has been taken, options include setting up an independent system to monitor progress in cutting carbon dioxide emissions and implementing measures in the Government's energy review, which will pave the way for a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Article Length: 452 words (approx.)
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