Davey voices fears of looming "climate war" risk

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We need to build resilience and adaptation into developed and developing economies alike

Ed Davey has warned climate change will amplify the risk of conflicts over dwindling resources, heightening pressure on global leaders to agree international action to combat the threat. The energy...

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