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Can the recession help fight climate change.

Many countries around the world have fallen into recession. And as the global downturn bites, the drop in demand for goods and energy will lead to a cut in greenhouse gases. But will it be significant enough to make a real difference? Wietske Burema asks whether the recession save the planet.

9 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 May 200922:41GMT

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  • Thu 28 May 200904:41GMT
  • Thu 28 May 200922:41GMT

BBC World Service Archive

BBC World Service Archive

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