Yet as we approach the end of 2020, we may also draw strength from positive developments emerging. Any hopes that the pandemic might persuade warring parties to cease fire have been dashed as well. “The lockdown-related fall in emissions is just a tiny blip on the long-term graph,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas. Which takes us to those year-end signs of hope. She is senior vice president IPS and executive director IPS North America.

Source: Manila Times December 26, 2020 16:52 UTC