A more democratic world, and a world that responds effectively to the challenges of climate change, are common aims of the international community. But are they mutually compatible?
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Petherick, A. Seeking a fair and sustainable future. Nature Clim Change 4, 81–83 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2107
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