New Year Honours: Raft of climate experts and green business figures receive awards

Michael Holder
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Queen recognises almost 100 climate scientists, environmental policy experts and green business figures in 2020 New Year Honours list

A raft of key figures working in climate science, environmental policy and green business have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list, which has been hailed as "impressive" for highlighting...

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