'Essential reference': IPCC gears up to set out climate crisis solutions in landmark report

Cecilia Keating
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Report is expected to call for rapid phase out of coal power | Credit: iStock
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Report is expected to call for rapid phase out of coal power | Credit: iStock

Release of report expected to call for major shift away from fossil fuels has been delayed by several hours after government officials wrestled over headline conclusions for policymakers

A landmark report that explores how to reduce the impacts of climate change around the world is set to be published this afternoon, after marathon negotiations between government officials and scientists...

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