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We are in a world war against Covid-19: but we must not forget the climate

Politicians have implemented measures once considered unthinkable - revealing that it might be easier than we thought to shift to a more sustainable economic future

We are in a world war against Covid-19: but we must not forget the climate
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We are in the midst of nothing less than a world war against the virus. The response of the politicians and the public to the threat posed by the pandemic has been impressive. A huge amount of money, political capital and social cohesion has been deployed. It is imperative that fatigue and inertia do not set in when victory is secured.

Another clear and present danger looms on the horizon: climate change. Society must respond to that challenge with the same determination.

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