Obama's multi-billion climate change pledge raises hopes for G20

Jessica Shankleman
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USA set to make biggest commitment to date to Green Climate Fund during G20 summit in Brisbane

Stepping up action on climate change action might not be on the agenda for the G20 summit in Australia this week, but it has nevertheless been hitting the headlines. Hot on the heels of China and the...

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