World Bank: Ditch fossil fuel subsidies to address climate change

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Leaked documents seen by The Guardian say rich countries should use money to help poorer countries adapt to climate change

Leaked World Bank documents propose that rich countries should eliminate the $50bn a year they give in fossil fuel subsidies, in order to help poor countries address climate change. The documents are...

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