Energy firms accused of ignoring climate change risks

James S Murray
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Energy sector has to failed wake up to the threat posed by extreme weather, water shortages and rising temperatures

Energy firms the world over are increasingly aware of the threat posed to their business by global warming, but few are actively preparing for the likely impact of rising temperatures and increasingly...

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