Negotiators Target Key Flashpoints At Midpoint Of Glasgow Climate Talks

U.S. officials and other negotiators at the Glasgow climate talks have zeroed in on several flashpoints ahead of the scheduled Nov. 12 close of the summit, including rules governing international carbon trading, a push for countries to strengthen their near-term greenhouse gas targets and the linked issue of financial aid for poorer countries’ climate efforts. Officials are planning to work over the weekend on these and other issues, including during a planned Nov. 6 “stock take” at which countries can...