Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts

Paris Olympics plans to halve carbon footprint of meals served at the Games Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet this week unveiled the catering strategy for the upcoming Olympic Games in the French capital,...

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