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The 8-9 March summit will show how committed EU leaders are to setting green goals (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Chance to agree binding energy target increases

Brussels' push for renewable energy to yield 20 percent of EU consumption by 2020 has come a step closer to reality, as the UK – in a surprising u-turn – indicated it would be prepared to sign up to binding targets, with France hinting it may follow.

British prime minister Tony Blair has overruled his industry minister and "will support the proposal for a binding EU-wide 20 percent target for renewables" the Financial Times reported, citing a British government spokesperson.

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The 8-9 March summit will show how committed EU leaders are to setting green goals (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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