Climate unity dealt blow as Australia and Canada put business first

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Prime ministers Tony Abbott and Stephen Harper say they do not want to harm economy in the fight against climate change

The Australian and Canadian prime ministers have suggested that economic growth is more important than tackling climate change, playing down the prospects of strong co-ordinated global action. Tony...

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