COP26 gives us plenty of promises, but climate effort lacks teeth

Even if COP26 pledges are enough to keep global warming within the parameters of the boundaries of the Paris agreement turning promises into action will not be easy

Cautiously optimistic: COP26 President Alok Sharma — Cautiously optimistic: COP26 President Alok SharmaPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

Glasgow

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Published 12 November 2021, 00:00Updated 12 November 2021, 00:00