Secret trade talks could weaken climate targets set in Paris, warn campaigners

Rival international negotiations in Geneva could outlaw subsidies for solar or wind power in 'great climate change swindle'

Secret trade talks in Geneva could outlaw subsidies for renewable energy, undermining climate discussions in Paris that aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions, anti-poverty campaigners have warned.

The Geneva summit involving 22 countries including the US, Mexico, Australia and the 28 EU member states, aim to create a "level playing field", with the possible consequence that fracking companies could dispute subsidies for solar or wind power.