'Now is not the time to turn our backs on nature': Leading scientists issue warning to PM ahead of Spending Review

Stuart Stone
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 35 nature experts urge government to ensure nature is properly valued in all economic decisions and reaffirm UK climate leadership ahead of COP30 Summit

A group of over 35 leading academics have signed a joint letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of this week's Spending Review, urging the government to better protect and restore nature in order...

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