Jairam Ramesh

International Climate Negotiations Grind to a Standstill

Corbin Hiar | Posted 05.25.2011

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Corbin Hiar

Not much has been said or written about the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change since the flurry of post-Cancun commentary. So what's been happening with the climate talks?

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India To Demolish Upscale Apartment Building For Environmental Violation

AP | NIRMALA GEORGE | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW DELHI — An upscale apartment building that has caused an Indian political scandal was ordered Sunday to be razed because it violates coastal...

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Weekly Mulch: At Cancun, Incentives Point Toward Incremental Progress on Climate Change

The Media Consortium | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Media Consortium

by Sarah Laskow, Media Consortium Blogger This year's round of the United Nations-led climate change negotiations, ongoing in Cancun, Mexico, for the ...

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Privatizing Climate Protection: A New Approach to Fighting Global Warming

Corbin Hiar | Posted 05.25.2011

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Corbin Hiar

Crafting comprehensive carbon emissions laws is maddeningly difficult. Addressing the threat of climate change cannot wait for politicians to agree on all the regulatory details.

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A Landmark Victory for Indigenous and Tribal Rights

Bianca Jagger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bianca Jagger

Indian Minister of Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh's courageous decision today saved the real Avatar. I commend his leadership and I hope that his decision will set a precedent worldwide.

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Mexico's Climate Gamble: Can It Salvage the Cancun Summit?

Corbin Hiar | Posted 05.25.2011

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Corbin Hiar

Mexico's efforts to keep developing nations happy may end up pleasing no one. Its quest for an inclusive summit risks further inflaming old debates on fundamental issues

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India's First GM Food Crop Put On Hold Due To Safety Concerns

BBC News | Posted 05.25.2011

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India has deferred the commercial cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified (GM)vegetable crop due to safety concerns....

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India Signals They Will Be a Dealmaker in Copenhagen & They Will Take Action

Jake Schmidt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jake Schmidt

If India does add concrete specifics to its environmental goals and is willing to stand behind them in a meaningful way, then India might just be helpful in getting a strong deal in Copenhagen.

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