New Delhi With India Inc and various government departments blaming the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) for delaying clearances for developmental projects, the ministry has said that the

Sunita Narain in Durban

However, Durban meet also reveals resistance of rich countries to sharing ecological and economic space with developing nations

The Durban climate change conference — the 17th conference of parties — has ended, after grueling and acrimonious negotiations on how the world would cut carbon dioxide emissions that are linked to growth, but are also now jeopardising its future because of catastrophic weather changes.

Union Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan on Tuesday made it clear at the global climate change meet at Durban, South Africa, that India would not compromise on the principles of equity and his

How many Indians make up one American? 11. One American currently emits 17 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year from the burning of fossil fuel, as compared on one Indian, who emits 1.5 tonnes.

Shouldn't we question why the world is determined to live beyond its means and not worry about how it sabotages our common future?

Countries like Bangladesh and India must endeavour to make the global green fund operational at the ensuing Durban summit to combat climate change impacts, said eminent environmentalists at an inte