U.N. climate talks end with limited deal for more money to countries most affected by climate change

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United Nations climate talks in Brazil concluded with a deal to increase financial support for countries most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

The agreement, reached after negotiations extended past the deadline, avoids explicit plans to phase out fossil fuels, triggering criticism from environmental groups and others.

Negotiators called the deal weak and inadequate, accusing conference organizers of removing climate science and pandering to polluters.

BELEM, Brazil — United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a limited agreement Saturday to deliver more money to countries hit hardest by climate change to help them adapt to extreme weather’s wrath. But the deal doesn’t