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Climate change and a 'just transition'

Effectively shifting to a greener, climate-smarter economy will require ensuring those at risk in the transition - from coal miners to communities that rely on polluting industries - can find new jobs and aren't left behind. How is that happening around the world, and what are the risks when it's neglected?

'Can I afford it?' Workers fear squeeze from green energy switch Laurie Goering
UK citizens' assembly wants 'fair' path to 2050 net-zero emissions Laurie Goering
Environment ministers seek fair, green coronavirus recovery Megan Rowling
Chile charts path to greener, fairer future after coronavirus John Bartlett
Moldovan youth advisor lays out economic basis for climate action Laurie Goering
'People's payout' gathers steam as fairer way to tax carbon Megan Rowling