Belize commits to 100 per cent clean energy with Carbon War Room

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Caribbean nation is the latest to sign up to the NGO's Ten Island Challenge

The Half Moon Caye, an island in Belize. Photo: Melenama Belize has announced its intention to become fully powered by renewable energy, after joining the Carbon War Room's high profile Ten Island Challenge....

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