Climate Damages Paid to Poorer Nations Faces Divided Congress

Developing nations won an historic deal at global climate negotiations in Egypt to establish a fund to help pay for catastrophic climate impacts, but meaningful US support is likely to face strong political headwinds with Republicans about to take control of the House.

While the agreement is in the early stages, a so-called climate loss and damage fund would see richer, developed nations that have historically released the bulk of emissions contribute money to help developing nations facing climate change effects. The agreement could pave the way for compensating nations that bear little responsibility for climate change for the irreversible ...