Modernising the UK economy: Zero carbon, closed loop and conservationist

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Charles Secrett reflects on the epic challenges and opportunities facing an economy in desperate need of a comprehensive green revamp

When David Attenborough, conservationist extraordinaire, and Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, speak with one voice, warning of an imminent, existential threat to civilisation - climate chaos...

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