Many nations have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but are falling short of the target reduction of 25 to 40 percent of 1990 levels.

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The target is a two-thirds reduction by twenty fifteen.

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The European Union has the most ambitious target of 30 percent reduction, while Japan recently announced a 25 percent reduction target.

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The BBC understands that the Lib Dems are insisting that the Bill should contain a target for carbon reduction in the electricity sector by 2030 but the chancellor insists that there should be no target.

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Also, the government could fall short of achieving its subsidy-reduction target, the ratings company said.

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"There is no cost-reduction target in the price control, " said Ofgem communications manager Mark Wiltsher.

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