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Applying lessons from the Montreal Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will forge an effective Global Plastics Treaty.
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The ozone layer’s recovery shows how to protect the planet
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Carbon & Climate
We need to stop gambling with our planet - and our well-being - now
Respecting planetary boundaries can bring us back to a safe operating space where Earth’s life support systems are not at risk.
Carbon & Climate
India’s energy transition requires a delicate balancing act
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