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Article: Saudi Arabia to seek UN aid to cope with climate pact.
- Article from:
- The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon)
- Article date:
- October 9, 2009
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Summary:
There are plenty of needy countries at the UN climate talks in Bangkok that make the case that they need financial assistance to adapt to the impacts of global warming. Then there are the Saudis.AaSaudi Arabia has led a quiet campaign during these and other talks - demanding behind closed doors that oil-producing nations get special financial assistance if a new climate pact calls for substantial reductions in the use of fossil fuels.
Michael CaseyAa
Associated PressAa
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BANGKOK: There are plenty of needy countries at the UN climate talks in Bangkok that make the case that they need financial assistance to adapt to the ...