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      Activists Welcome Early Resignation of 'Climate Denier' David Malpass as World Bank Chief

      The move could open the way "for serious climate finance," said 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben.

      Brett Wilkins
      Feb 15, 2023

      In a move cheered by climate advocates, World Bank President David Malpass—who sparked outrage last year by refusing to affirm that burning fossil fuels is heating the planet—said Wednesday that he would step down from his post by the end of June, nearly a year ahead of schedule.

      "Serving as president of the World Bank Group has been my enormous honor and privilege," Malpass said in a LinkedIn post announcing his decision. "We've worked hard together to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, reduce government debt burdens, and improve living standards across the full range of human development, including education, health, social protection and jobs, gender, and access to clean water and electricity."

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