EU ‘sell-out’ is massive blow for renewable energy plans

European Union negotiators at the World Summit on Sustainable Development have abandoned attempts to press world leaders to agree to boost renewable energy such as wind and solar power. The development endangers any remaining prospect that the Summit will make progress in protecting the environment and reducing poverty, just two days after it opened. [To find full text of article use 'More search options' on homepage.]

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