India has made it clear that it will not support a global climate change regime that simply links commitment to reduce carbon emissions to a country's financial resources.

The environment ministry has changed forest clearance norms for mining projects to make them simpler and discourage firms from acquiring excess land.

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Dim prospects for international finance makes imperative to rework Plan on climate change

Two faces known for supporting mining & hydel power inducted in Forest Advisory Committee

The Centre has decided to put on hold its plans to move ahead with a legislation that would change the way land records are made, kept and used.

Government should consider a freeze on mining in Naxal-hit areas, tribal affairs minister V Kishore Chandra Deo has said.

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After the differences at Durban over carbon reduction, India has an opportunity to mend fences with the least developed countries.

Civil aviation ministers from about 20 countries to discuss issue in Moscow this week.

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