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The Latest: Brazil causes roadblocks at UN climate talks on WTOP| KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The Latest on the U. N. climate talks in Poland (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Attempts by developed nations at the U. N. climate talks in Poland to create watertight rules for international carbon emissions trading…
KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The Latest on the U. N. climate talks in Poland (all times local):
4:30 p.m.
Attempts by developed nations at the U. N. climate talks in Poland to create watertight rules for international carbon emissions trading have prompted new, last-minute demands from Brazil.
Officials say the closing meeting at the U. N. climate talks has been delayed until 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) Saturday, prompting a collective groan from delegates.
Negotiators from almost 200 countries appeared close to clinching a deal Saturday on the rules that will govern the 2015 Paris climate accord, after two weeks of intense negotiations in Poland.

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