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Cameron refuses to attend UN climate change talks

John Vidal in Cancun, the Guardian
clock 30 November 2010 •

PM turns down Mexico's invite to summit where backroom deals show how progress can be made despite low expectations

David Cameron has refused to attend the UN climate talks in Cancún, despite a direct appeal by the Mexican chair of the conference. The talks, which began yesterday, have been accompanied by little...

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