Poll: Brits at odds with President Trump's climate rollbacks

James Murray
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Survey reveals vast majority of voters want to see UK ramp up international climate efforts, despite White House’s decision to quit the Paris Agreement

British voters' antipathy towards President Trump extends to his stance on climate change, with a large majority believing the UK should continue to work closely with other governments to tackle escalating...

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