'The pandemic has shown how unprepared we are': Why the Covid-19 recovery must help economies bolster climate resilience

Michael Holder
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Leading scientists and economists call for post-pandemic recovery efforts to address climate adaptation and Covid-19

Is the world paying enough attention to worsening climate risks? The answer, according to thousands of top scientists who fear leaders are failing to learn lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, is a resounding...

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