The case for businesses embracing the climate strikes

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John Alker of the UK Green Building Council argues there are compelling reasons for businesses to actively engage with the current wave of climate protests

The word 'unprecedented' seems to get a lot of airtime these days. These are, in so many ways, remarkable times. The past week has seen the next stop on the Brexit circus grand tour, and crucially important...

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