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Environmental groups say burning coal is key driver of climate change (Photo: Wikipedia)

Lewandowski rows back on climate remarks

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

EU budget commissioner Janusz Lewandowski has clarified that he does believe in global warming, despite recent statements in which he appeared to question the validity of the phenomenon.

The climbdown was posted on Lewandowski's homepage on Monday (27 June), just days after a trio of MEPs called on European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to sanction his Polish colleague.

"In order to clarify misunderstandings, built on unauthorised quotations, taken out of context, here...

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Environmental groups say burning coal is key driver of climate change (Photo: Wikipedia)

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