African countries press developed world to come to climate deal

« Canada’s position is “disheartening,” he said. “We’re very frustrated, we’re sad and we’re bitter and it’s a very unfortunate situation.” He took particular umbrage at Environment Minister Kent’s suggestion that poorer countries are looking for “guilt payments.” “It’s a scientific fact that human-induced climate change was created by [industrialized countries] having the quality of life they have today and this is the whole concept of historical responsibility,” he said. “They should take leadership.”

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