World Bank Head Says He’s Not a ‘Climate Denier,’ Won’t Quit

At an event sponsored by the New York Times on Tuesday, Mr. Malpass wouldn’t answer directly when asked whether the burning of fossil fuels has contributed to global warming.

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The president of the World Bank, David Malpass, at Tokyo on September 13, 2022. Issei Kato/pool via AP

WASHINGTON — The World Bank president, David Malpass, said Friday he won’t resign after coming under criticism for his remarks earlier this week regarding climate change.

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