Climate agreement published, industry 'gets an easy ride'

After nine months of talks, the 300 organisations, lobby groups and private individuals taking part in round-table climate talks have drawn up a 200 plus page report outlining ways the Netherlands can cut carbon dioxide emissions. Five separate groups have been working on the plans, covering mobility, electricity, industry, agriculture and the built environment. The aim is to reduce CO2 emissions by 49% in 2030, compared with 1990. The presentation on Friday, however, was marred by environmental groups and the...