Johnson must push G7 to pay billions more in climate aid, say experts

Rich countries urged to stump up to help developing nations cut greenhouse gas emissionsBoris Johnson must push rich countries meeting in Cornwall in June to come up with tens of billions of dollars more in aid for poor countries to deal with climate breakdown, or face the failure of vital UN climate talks to be hosted by the UK in Glasgow in November, according to leading climate experts.The UK holds the presidency this year both of the annual meeting of the G7 group of the world's economic superpowers, and of the Cop26 climate summit. Continue reading...