Global Briefing: Davos Summit delivers flurry of green announcements

James Murray
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The World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland, this week
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The World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland, this week

Olaf Scholz set out plans to deliver a net zero emission Germany by 2045, the WTO called for a gloal carbon price, and Greta Thunberg issued oil majors with a 'cease and desist' order

Olaf Scholz declares net zero 'the fundamental task of our century' The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Davos Summit was once again dominated by a wave of climate commitments from governments and corporates...

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