Cuts to climate funding and to taxes on petrol and diesel expected to increase emissions
Sweden’s government has come under criticism after unveiling a budget that will dramatically increase carbon emissions.
The budget, unveiled on Wednesday morning, includes a 259m krona (£19m) reduction in funding for climate and environmental measures next year, and tax cuts on petrol and diesel.
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