Pope calls for binding, verifiable climate targets at next UN meeting, warns warming world nearing 'point of no return' - ABC News
Pope calls for binding, verifiable climate targets at next UN meeting, warns warming world nearing 'point of no return' - ABC News
VATICAN CITY -- Pope calls for binding, verifiable climate targets at next UN meeting, warns warming world nearing 'point of no return.'
Pope calls for binding, verifiable climate targets at next UN meeting, warns warming world nearing 'point of no return'
ByThe Associated Press
October 4, 2023, 6:00 AM
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