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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey Environment editor

Miliband faces crunch decision on speed of greenhouse gas cuts

Ed Miliband leaves 10 Downing Street
Ed Miliband is pushing for greater ambition and believes the UK must take a leading role in tackling the climate crisis. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Rex/Shutterstock

Ed Miliband is facing his first key test on Labour’s ambitions for global climate leadership, with a crucial decision looming on how far and how fast to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The energy secretary is preparing a new international pledge for the UK to cut carbon sharply in the next decade, but could face opposition within the cabinet.

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