“During the presidential campaign, every one heard climate change being described as a ‘hoax created by and for the Chinese and that the US could quit the Paris Agreement. Now, we observe decisions that unfortunately implement some of those statements. A climate sceptic has been nominated as the head of the (US) Environment Protection Agency. The Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipeline projects have been revived. (And) Even though the (US) Congress is yet to vote on it, the White House has announced massive cuts in US federal climate funds.”For all the latest India News, download Indian Express App now

Source: Indian Express March 28, 2017 20:03 UTC