Scientists: US and EU climate plans blind to land use emissions fears

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Union of Concerned Scientists analysis of INDC plans highlights US and EU failure to address emissions from forests and agriculture

The US and EU will today be accused of ignoring the potential emissions savings on offer from more responsible approaches to forestry and agriculture, after official climate action plans submitted to the...

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