Being Green - 05 Nov 2021

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Is it all over bar the shouting? At COP26 I mean. The world leaders – those who attended – have departed the stage. Major announcements have been made and photo opportunities for the politically important provided, so what happens now? A lot of negotiating and fine-print examination no doubt, as the guardians of government money – many different governments – try to figure out how much they’re in for and how best to lay off the budgets for “saving the world” or more realistically, working towards realistic goals in the direction of ‘net zero’.
5 Nov 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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