Could 2024 be the biggest year yet for tackling climate change?

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The outcome of this year's bumper crop of elections could drive a step change in climate action, writes Climate Group's Oliver Wilson

2024 promises to be a big year for the climate, politically speaking. More than 60 countries go to the ballot box over the next 12 months. In a cost-of-living crisis, regional wars and democratic rollbacks,...

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