Climate change protesters march in Australia

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Source: BBC

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Australia as part of global protests to demand action from leaders at UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Marches took place in Melbourne, Sydney and other cities. Activists also met in Hong Kong, Jakarta and the Philippines.

The action comes ahead of planned major protests in Copenhagen, where tens of thousands are expected to march 4 miles (6km) to the climate summit venue.

In Australia, where events were held as part of the country's fifth Walk Against Warming, the largest protest was held in Melbourne. The march closed with protesters spelling out the message "Safe Climate - Do It!" on the ground. Organisers said aerial photographs had been taken and would be sent to delegates at the talks in Copenhagen.

On Friday, European Union leaders agreed a three-year deal to pay 7.2bn euros (£6.5bn; $10.6bn) to help poorer nations cope with climate change. But leaders of developing countries and some aid agencies described the sum offered by the EU as inadequate. Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, officials released a draft text of a possible final deal in which rich countries are asked to raise their pledges on greenhouse gas emissions cuts.

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