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Countries should seize the moment to flatten the climate curve

The pandemic shows how hard it will be to decarbonise—and creates an opportunity

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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Seize the moment”

Seize the moment: The chance to flatten the climate curve

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