G7 promises boost for gas, but with climate conditions attached

Cecilia Keating
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G7 leaders assemble for a group photo in Germany | Credit: White House, Twitter
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G7 leaders assemble for a group photo in Germany | Credit: White House, Twitter

Communique commits leaders to new forms of collaboration with developing nations on measures to enhance their resilience to climate change

The G7 group of countries have this morning agreed to open up space for increased investment in fossil gas import infrastructure in response to the global energy supply crunch, citing the need to shore...

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