Minister predicts there is no chance developing countries will achieve aim of amending agreement’s purpose to hold global warming under 1.5 degreesGreg Hunt says Australia is acting as a “broker” between competing country blocs on one of the most contentious issues in the Paris climate talks but has also clarified remarks that had the potential to damage the delicate negotiations.
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Source: theguardian.com