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Senate calls for steeper cuts in carbon emissions Barbara Boxer and John Kerry, co-sponsors of the Senate bill Photograph: Dave Pierpont

Senate calls for steeper cuts in carbon emissions

Senate Democrats will aim for a 20% cut in greenhouse gases by 2020 under a climate bill they have introduced, setting up a key test of US credibility in taking action to confront global warming.

Published: Tuesday, October 6 2009

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