City mayors worldwide step up resolve on climate action ahead of G20

Michael Holder
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Calls for climate action come ahead of G20 Summit next week, as 250 US city mayors defy Trump with commitment to source 100 per cent renewable energy by 2035

President Trump appears to be rapidly losing allies among the world's regional leaders - including within the US - as signs continue to emerge that city authorities have strengthened their resolve to tackle...

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