Paris climate change talks yield first draft amid air of optimism

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Representatives of both countries and green groups say compared to Copenhagen five years ago, French summit has been more cordial and efficient Negotiators paving the way for a global climate change agreement in Paris have cleared a major hurdle, producing a draft accord in record time and raising hopes that a full week of minister-led talks can now clinch a … Read More

Beijing issues severe smog warning

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Authorities in the Chinese capital Beijing issue their highest smog alert so far this year after pollution readings reach 17 times safe levels.