A ‘doom loop’ of climate change and geopolitical instability is beginning
12 Dec 2024
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It is a common refrain to say that geopolitics gets in the way of climate action. From the war in Ukraine to trade tensions, each year seems to bring another immediate priority that diverts focus from the imperative to act on climate change.
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