Updated: Major Economies Forum quashes Mexico climate deal expectations

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Leading emitters agree that there is virtually no chance of a climate change agreement being reached this year, but BASIC countries appear willing to discuss future of Kyoto Protocol

The meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF) that ended on Monday delivered progress on a number of key areas. It was followed by speculation that emerging economies could be willing to broker a compromise...

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