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Netherlands enters appeal against climate ruling

2015-10-01 18:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Climate Home: The Dutch government has appealed against a court order to target deeper greenhouse gas emission cuts. In July, district judges ruled the Netherlands must reduce emissions at least 25% from 1990 levels by 2020. Existing policies are set to yield 17%. It was a groundbreaking victory for campaign group Urgenda, which brought the case backed by almost 900 citizens. But after a parliamentary debate last week, the government confirmed plans to challenge the verdict in the Appeals Court. Environment...

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