Global Briefing: UN summit sees $400bn pledged towards clean energy

Michael Holder
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UN headquarters in New York | Credit: iStock
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All the top green business news from around the world this week, including fresh WHO air pollution guidelines and global coal, methane and HFC commitments

UN energy summit sees $400bn new backing committed to clean energy More than $400bn in new finance and investment to increase renewables, access to electricity and clean cooking technologies were announced...

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