G20 Leaders Reach Historic Climate Agreement in Rome

World leaders gathered at the G20 summit in Rome have reached a landmark climate agreement committing all member nations to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The deal, hailed as the most significant climate accord since the Paris Agreement, includes binding commitments to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030 and phase out coal power by 2035.

US President signed the agreement alongside leaders from China, India, the European Union, and 16 other major economies. The accord also establishes a $100 billion annual fund to help developing nations transition to renewable energy sources.

"This is a turning point for our planet," said the UN Secretary-General. "For the first time, all major economies have made legally binding commitments to address the climate crisis."

The agreement was reached after 72 hours of intense negotiations, with several key sticking points resolved in the final hours. India agreed to accelerate its coal phase-out timeline in exchange for increased financial support from wealthy nations.

Environmental groups cautiously welcomed the deal while noting that implementation will be the true test. "The commitments are stronger than anything we've seen before, but the world will be watching to ensure countries follow through," said the director of a leading climate organization.