Google to cut ties with rightwing lobby group over climate change 'lies'

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Decision by search giant to sever link with American Legislative Exchange Council will boost UN climate campaign

The internet giant Google has announced it is to sever its ties with an influential rightwing lobbying network, the American Legislative Exchange Council, accusing it of "lying" about climate change...

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