US Mayors urge Trump to recognise 'urgent' climate threat to cities

Michael Holder
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C40 city leaders insist they 'will not be slowed down' if new president fails to support climate change policy

Mayors from a number of major US cities have urged President-elect Donald Trump to recognise the "real and urgent threat" posed by climate change, urging him to back efforts to minimise the risks faced...

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