Lord Stern: India must tackle 'worrying' coal use

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Economist says country should learn from China's example that unfettered coal-powered growth can cause huge problems

India's growing use of coal is "worrying" and must be addressed if the world is to tackle climate change effectively, Lord Stern has warned. The noted economist said the country should not follow the...

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