'Progressive business must be heard clearly': Climate scientist Emily Shuckburgh joins Aldersgate Group

Michael Holder
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Professor Emily Shuckburgh is director of Cambridge Zero
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Professor Emily Shuckburgh is director of Cambridge Zero

Green business organisation appoints leading climate scientist as honorary president at the start of 'critical year' for UK net zero journey

Leading climate scientist Professor Emily Shuckburgh has been appointed honorary president of the Aldersgate Group, in a role that will see her "provide strategic scientific advice" to help guide the work...

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