COP29: Why business leaders want a 'clear commitment to transition away from fossil fuels'

James Murray
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Over 250 major businesses have signed letter calling for COP29 to build on last year's pledge to accelerate global decarbonisation efforts

A group containing many of the world's largest business has today called on negotiators at the COP29 Climate Summit in Baku to deliver an ambitious agreement that reiterates governments' commitment to...

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