David Cameron told to push climate agenda at G7 summit

Will Nichols
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Prime Minister should advocate goal to bring net global emissions down to zero by mid-century, NGOs and businesses say ahead of key meeting

David Cameron is facing renewed calls to make the case for stronger action on climate change at this week's G7 leaders' summit. Ahead of the meeting in Germany, a group of leading environment and development...

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