EU countries 'dragging feet' on emissions

The EU head office said today Ireland is one of only five EU states ready to implement a 1997 United Nations accord next year limiting carbon-dioxide emissions and chided other members for dragging their heels.

EU countries 'dragging feet' on emissions

The EU head office said today Ireland is one of only five EU states ready to implement a 1997 United Nations accord next year limiting carbon-dioxide emissions and chided other members for dragging their heels.

“I am disappointed some member states are slow in taking the measures necessary to ensure a smooth start,” EU Environment Commissioner Margot Wallstrom said in Brussels.

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