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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Environment
Rob Merrick

Climate and environment sacrificed in rush to strike Australia trade deal, inquiry finds

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The environment and the climate crisis were sacrificed in the government’s rush to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, a Lords committee is warning.

Ministers are criticised for failing to fight for “ambitious” commitments to cut carbon emissions – even as Canberra was handed “generous” access to sell agricultural goods in the UK.

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