Fossil fuel side deal for U.S. climate bill slammed by green groups - Reuters
A deal among U.S. Senate Democrats that would provide faster approvals for fossil fuel projects in exchange for party-line support for a spending bill focused on tackling climate change drew harsh criticism from environmental groups on Tuesday.
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