Germany and France said on Tuesday that they would push for an “ambitious, comprehensive and binding” global agreement on cutting carbon emissions this year, seeking to create impetus for a broad deal despite resistance from some developing countries. In a joint statement, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande said they aim to “decarbonize fully the global economy over the course of this century” and will “commit ourselves to contribute our fair share.” Industrialized countries are leading the push to curb carbon-dioxide emissions to fight climate change. But many developing economies want a freer hand to boost energy consumption amid rapid domestic growth, as well as money to help offset economic sacrifices that might be necessary to reduce their emissions. The German […]