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7. India worries it compromised too much on climate treaty, AP, 12/15/15
Wed Dec 16, 2015, 03:42 PM
Dec 2015
In the hours after the treaty was finalized in Paris, India's environment minister gave a speech that verged toward complaint, saying that the "actions of developed countries are far below their historical responsibilities and fair share."

More: http://news.yahoo.com/india-worries-compromised-too-much-climate-treaty-102946221.html


Odd. The agreement doesn't require anybody to do anything. Just a non-binding agreement for nations to submit plans with whatever goals each country feels is appropriate.

In contrast, Prime Minister Modi praised the agreement.
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2015/12/14/how-will-the-paris-climate-deal-impact-modis-plan-to-electrify-india/
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