EU ministers blow cold on tougher energy efficiency targets

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Series Details 1.3.11
Publication Date 01/03/2011
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EUObserver reported that EU energy ministers faced criticism on 28 February 2011 over a decision to ease up on tougher EU energy efficiency targets, even as turmoil in Libya kept oil prices hovering around the $100-a-barrel mark.

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