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World Bank gas flaring initiative misses key players

2015-06-04 20:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: A World Bank initiative to eliminate the waste and pollution of routine gas flaring remains unsigned by some of the main countries involved, undermining industry demands this week for special treatment on the grounds gas is cleaner than coal. Countries yet to sign a pledge to eliminate routine flaring by 2030 include major flarers the United States, Iran and Nigeria, the bank said, noting that the practice wastes enough energy to supply Africa with electricity and pollutes as much as 77 million...

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