‘Like a virus’: Corruption has infected the fight against climate change

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By Taylar Dawn StagnerMar 3, 2025, 4:00 am731 ptsHotTop
Bribery, theft, conflicts of interest, and other forms of corruption are hampering global efforts to fight climate change and protect the environment. That’s according to a new study by Transparency International that reveals countries that experience high levels of corruption often bypass environmental laws…

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