Children born today will have to emit 10 times fewer emissions than their grandparents if global net-zero climate targets are to be reached by 2050. That’s according to a new analysis by the International Energy Agency. In reaction to these findings, Shane spoke to John Gibbons, the Environmental Journalist, and Commentator.

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