US trying to water down G20 text on lowering emissions, warn charities

Donald Trump wants to remove wording from a draft communique that would commit the US to an agreed international approach on reducing fossil fuel emissions, it has been suggested

Donald Trump is trying to water down the wording of a G20 draft communique about lowering fossil fuel emissions, it has been suggested.

The section, seen by the Guardian, took note of the US decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement on climate change, but added: "The United States affirms its strong commitment to a global approach that lowers emissions while supporting economic growth and improving energy security needs."