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Marrakesh summit sees the launch of a major initiative to promote clean technologies, as city-based coalition welcomes new members

14 November 2016 • 3 min read

The team behind the world's first solar-powered flight around the world has officially launched the World Alliance for Clean Technologies, promising to accelerate the development and promote the global...

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