World Bank confirms it 'will no longer finance upstream oil and gas, after 2019'

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Global body sets out new plan to drastically reduce its future investment in fossil fuel projects

The World Bank has today announced it will no longer finance upstream oil and gas after 2019, arguing the move would bring its lending practices into line with its "ongoing support to developing countries...

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