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“Globally, emissions may have to be reduced, the scientists are telling us, by as much as 60% or 70%, with developed countries likely to have to make even bigger cuts if we're going to allow the developing world to have their share of growing industrial prosperity...The Kyoto Protocol is only the first rather modest step. Much, much deeper emission reductions will be needed in future. The political implications are mind-blowing.”

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Michael Meacher
Michael Meacher

Michael Meacher was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton from 1970 to 2015. He was a member of the Labour Party and held various ministerial positions, including Minister of State for the Environment and Minister of State for Energy. more

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