To win a climate election, parties need ambition, not compromise with the fossil fuel industry

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It is turning into a 'climate election', but as Marc Hudson argues lessons from Australia suggests environmental campaigners may need to be careful what they wish for

The UK will go to the polls on December 12 for the third time in four years. Climate change didn't make waves in previous elections, but this one may be different. Youth climate strikers have launched...

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