Cozy Wood-Burning Fireplace at G-7 Jars With Climate Goals
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In the Bavarian castle where Group of Seven leaders are discussing how to tackle global problems including climate change, a cozy fire was lit to recreate the quaint charms of the mountain retreat.
It makes for a picturesque backdrop. But burning wood, never mind in the sweltering heat of summer, causes air pollution. While a small detail it’s a telling one, that speaks to perceptions that politicians might talk a big game on the environment but don’t always lead by example.