Five green business stories you may have missed

James Murray
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Five green business stories you may have missed

It's back to school day - here are five major stories from across the green economy you may missed over the festive period

The news cycle typically slows down over the festive period, but this year saw a flurry of significant policy announcements and milestones that could have a major impact on the green economy as it prepares...

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