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Last Updated: Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 11:46 GMT

'Binding' carbon targets proposed

Britain could become the first country to set legally binding carbon reduction
targets under plans unveiled by Environment Secretary David Miliband.

He said the draft Climate Change Bill, which includes more cash for wind and
solar power, provided "clarity and confidence" for business.

Under the plans "carbon budgets" would be set every five years in an attempt
to cut emissions by 60% by 2050.

Mr Miliband rejected opposition calls for annual emission reduction targets.

Mr Miliband said the draft Bill was "the first of its kind in any country",
and Britain was "leading by example".

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