The poor against the poor on climate
Poor nations have been sparring over emission cuts without realising that the fight is a deliberate creation of rich countries
Many years ago, in a desperately poor village in Rajasthan, people decided to plant trees on the land adjoining their pond so that its catchment would be protected. But this land belonged to the revenue department and people were fined for trespass. The issue hit national headlines. The stink made the local administration uncomfortable.
Publication Date:
13/02/2012