One Planet Summit: Business giants flock to Powering Past Coal Alliance

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Over 50 countries, regions, and businesses have now joined UK-Canada led initiative, including high profile corporates such as Unilever, Virgin Group, M&S, BT, and Diageo

The global market for coal power has today received a further blow, after the UK and Canadian governments today confirmed the Powering Past Coal Alliance has expanded significantly since its launch at...

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