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A tough sell in India: climate talks

Source: International Herald Tribune

New Delhi : India | about 1 year ago

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India's raucous democracy, endemic poverty and soaring economic ambition make curbs on greenhouse gas emissions a hard sell, even as global pressure mounts on the government to do more on climate change. New Delhi says its priority must be economic growth to lift millions out of poverty, while shifting,...

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News Source: International Herald Tribune | about 1 year ago

India's raucous democracy, endemic poverty and soaring economic ambition make curbs on greenhouse gas emissions a hard sell, even as global pressure mounts on the government to do more on climate change. New Delhi says its priority must be economic...