Britain’s emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, rose by 2.2% in the year 2002-2003, according to new government data just released.

Environmental groups have accused ministers of failing to control greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon dioxide emissions in 2003 were higher than when Labour came to power.

But the output of other greenhouse gases is falling, meaning that Britain is still on course to meet its Kyoto Protocol targets - just.

Complete article: UK emissions rise ‘within target’ (BBC)