Nearly 6,000 readers have donated towards causes that will help communities affected by the climate crisis
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An incredible £500,000 has been raised for climate justice good causes by generous Guardian and Observer readers, in the space of just over a fortnight since the launch of the 2021 charity appeal.
Nearly 6,000 people have so far donated to the appeal, which will be shared between four charities: Practical Action, Global Greengrants Fund
UK, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Environmental Justice Foundation.