Fiji calls for 'absolute dedication' to Paris goals, but will the world respond?

James Murray
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The Fijian Presidency of the annual UN climate summit wants to ensure ambitions are increased, but does the US have other plans?

This year's UN climate summit is meant to be a relatively low key affair. As was the case with last year's COP 22 summit in Marrakesh, the main talking points are set to be largely procedural. The primary...

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