When Socolow claims "wedges reaffirmed" he assumes BAU decarbonization of 1.5% per year — Yet reality is moving in the other direction.
In an interview with the New York Times, the president disputed a main justification for the pipeline – its economic benefits – and reaffirmed he would reject the project if it expanded carbon pollution.
He reaffirmed he would repeal the Health and Social Care Act – the controversial reforms introduced by former health secretary Andrew Lansley – and ensure the NHS is the preferred provider when bids are made.
In a controversial passage condemned by green groups, Osborne reaffirmed he had inserted an escape clause in the fourth carbon budget that allowed him to downgrade their carbon emission targets if the EU failed to be as ambitious as Britain.
Speaking in Manilla earlier this month, Blatter reaffirmed he has support from five of the six confederations that constitute Fifa.
"Every time there is a major advance with feminist activist groups, the strength and presence of conservative groups is reaffirmed," he told VICE News "These groups have been key in blocking any advances in women's rights".
