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COP26: Rifts emerge in run-up to Glasgow Summit

James Murray

James Murray

21 October 2021 • 6 min read

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Reports emerge of disagreements within Cabinet over expectation management for crucial Summit, as emerging economies hit out at hosts' calls for countries to set net zero by 2050 targets

The challenges faced by the upcoming COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow were laid bare this morning, as a flurry of reports revealed disagreements within Cabinet over the goals for the meeting and fresh tensions...

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