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Jump to Comments WTO admits some trade limits may be necessary to stop climate change GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization acknowledged Friday that some limits on free trade may be necessary to stop runaway climate change — provided the restrictions aren't a cover for protectionism. "WTO case law has confirmed that WTO rules do not trump environmental requirements," the global commerce body said. Import taxes on goods coming from countries that fail to meet environmental standards might be among th