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Climate groups dismayed at G20

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 26, 2009

CLIMATE change campaigners have expressed dismay after the leaders of the world's most important economies failed to earmark funds to pay for a deal to cut carbon emissions.

States are due to hold a global summit - billed as the last chance to halt...

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Subject Tags: G20 , Social Issues

UPDATE 4-G20 agrees on phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies

By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 26, 2009

* Some $300 billion spent on fuel subsidies worldwide

* G20 says ministers to come up with timeframe for policy

* Activists welcome the move, disappointed about finance
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By Jeff Mason and Darren Ennis

PITTSBURGH, Sept 25 (...

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Subject Tags: Environment , G20