Sunday's Observer suggests that a number of Whitehall departments have failed to meet their own targets for switching to greener vehicles. The deadline was 31st March for all departments to have at least 10% of their fleet producing low carbon emissions. Hilariously, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office haven't even managed 1%. Whether the cause is indifference, lassitude or sheer ego, it tells you all you need to know about the current commitment to reducing the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.

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