Politics

The Virus-Hit Global Economy Needs a Green Stimulus

People wear protective face masks as they walk on Oxford Street in London.Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg
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It’s obvious to anyone watching global markets that the coronavirus poses serious risks to the global economy. It’s less obvious that any economic slowdown might also pose a threat to the climate.