OECD: 'Climate action does not hinder economic growth, it provides economic gains'

Michael Holder
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OECD becomes latest high profile body to conclude bolder climate ambition 'is not only achievable, it also makes economic sense - even in the near-term'

As the climate crisis intensifies, the evidence detailing how preventing it turning into a catastrophe represents the smartest and most cost-effective course of action continues to pile up. Only a few...

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