Countries gather in Bonn on road to Paris climate deal

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Talks begin with developing nations demanding greater transparency for negotiating process

Climate change negotiators representing 200 countries yesterday kicked off the latest round of negotiations in what will be a make or break year for efforts to deliver a global agreement to tackle climate...

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