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Donald Trump secures shock victory that threatens trauma for the climate

Republican candidate sweeps swing states, raises prospect of US exiting global climate deal and stepping up investment in coal power

08 November 2016 • 4 min read

Donald Trump has pulled off one of the biggest electoral shocks in US history, having swept the swing states that have secured a victory that leaves green business leaders and environmental campaigners...

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