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Cool to be just

A global rush to go green will hurt some countries, communities and individuals more than others. The potential negative impact is stirring conversation about better ways to manage the decarbonisation of economies.

Kelly Ng

Kelly Ng

Published Fri, Nov 11, 2022 · 02:00 PM
    • Few would question the urgency of climate action. The harder nut to crack is how to make the transition an inclusive one.
    • Few would question the urgency of climate action. The harder nut to crack is how to make the transition an inclusive one. ILLUSTRATION: SIMON ANG, BT

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