How Old Is the [allegedly] Endangered Polar Bear?: Scientific American

Polar bears may have trod the planet for millions of years, according to a new genetic analysis. That suggests the white-coated, massive bears have weathered previous natural climate changes, and may predate the Arctic ice that is their preferred—and only—habitat today, which is why the species future remains uncertain presently.

India spending over 2.6% to tackle climate change: FinMin - PTI

ndia is spending over 2.6% of it's GDP to deal with challenges of climate change and wants rich countries to honour their financial commitments to address green issues, according to a Finance Ministry paper.

2010: India’s coal consumption skyrockets | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education | Asian Correspondent

As much as 70 percent of the country’s electricity is derived from coal, for major consumers including the state-owned NTPC, Reliance Infrastructure, Jindal Steel & Power, Adani Power, Torrent Power, Essar, SAIL and Lanco. Infratech and CIL.

The Courier - Pressure group says Scottish policy has been based on exaggerated claims of climate change consequences

''The parliament was basically misled about the extent of the economic damage of climate change by quite a considerable amount,'' said Mr Haseler. ''The costs they claim are not borne out by the Stern Review.

''For the specific 2-3 degrees warming, the report says they do not know if that will be harmful or beneficial, which is very different in terms of an outcome that the government has advised MSPs.''