Peers for the Planet: House of Lords plots climate focus

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"Peers for the Planet" will exist both as a parliamentary group and a non-profit organisation

The House of Lords is building a new organisation that will bring together Peers who who want to boost environmental threats to the top of the political agenda. 'Peers for the Planet' aim to harness...

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