China and India say rich countries must accelerate climate change efforts

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Two of world's largest emitters want developed nations to do more to help poor countries tackle climate change

China and India have issued a joint call for richer countries to step up their efforts to reduce global carbon emissions, ahead of this year's crucial Paris Summit. In a rare example of cooperation...

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