"A huge leak of documents seen by BBC News shows how countries are trying to change a crucial scientific report on how to tackle climate change.
The leak reveals Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia are among countries asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.
It also shows some wealthy nations are questioning paying more to poorer states to move to greener technologies.
This 'lobbying' raises questions for the COP26 climate summit in November."
Justin Rowlatt and Tom Gerken report for BBC News October 20, 2021.
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