UN Peacekeepers open new fronts in war on carbon

Will Nichols
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Overseas missions are using renewable energy and electric vehicles to cut the cost and impact of operations

Using alternative energy, natural building materials, and water efficient technology has helped the UN tackle emissions from its sizeable peacekeeping operation, according to a major new report. Almost...

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