France gears up for the Paris climate change talks
French president Francois Hollande has met environmental groups, pushing for an ambitious global deal to reduce man-made emissions blamed for global warming.
The talks, which had an emphasis on helping developing countries adapt to a changing world, in the Elysee Palace came as world leaders prepare to converge on Paris to launch two weeks of high-stakes talks.
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