Why failing to communicate the benefits of climate action is a fairness issue

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Less affluent households could stand to benefit the most from net zero policies — yet these groups are least likely to expect such policies to improve their lives, writes Climate Barometer's Luisa Melloh

Net zero benefits are not created equal. Britain's transition away from fossil fuels and towards not just a liveable, but prosperous future depends on its ability to make life better for all people...

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