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U.N. warns significant carbon cuts needed

A new U.N. report cautions the world must begin cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 7.6% a year starting in 2020 to meet global targets.

By Arete News - November 26, 2019

Power lines extend from South African coal-fired power plants (AN/Clint Mason)

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