Let's not forget the moral case for climate action

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Friends of the Earth argues that while the economic case for climate action is compelling, business leaders need to remember there is also a moral argument to be made

Those of us in the business of advocating urgent action on climate change are well practised at using a wide set of evidence based, rational arguments in support of our cause. And, my goodness, there's...

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