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Donald Trump pulls out of Paris climate deal: 'Rogue US can damage America more than the world'
Fp Staff •America's withdrawal from the climate-rescue Paris Agreement under Donald Trump is a blow to global unity but may be a blessing in disguise for the pact itself, observers said Thursday.
Donald Trump withdraws from Paris climate deal: All you need to know about the accord
•Four months after negotiating a global climate agreement in Paris, government officials are coming to New York on Friday to sign the pact in a ceremony at the United Nations
Donald Trump backs away from campaign vows as he prepares to take office
Fp Staff •Donald Trump signaled Tuesday his campaign trail dismissal of the threat of climate change may have been hot air after all, saying he was "open minded" on supporting global accords.
Paris climate agreement: Govt approves ratification of the deal
•Paving the way for bringing the historic Paris agreement into force, the government on Wednesday approved its ratification which will be formalised on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Paris climate deal to be ratified on 2 October: All you need to know about India's COP21 stand
Fp Staff •Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will ratify the Conference of Parties (CoP) protocol on combating climate change on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on 2 October.
India to ratify CoP21 protocol on combating climate change on 2 October: PM Modi
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will ratify the Conference of Parties (CoP) protocol on combating climate change on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on 2 October.
India turns 'major defence partner' for US; Modi scoops billions in investment
Choudhury •Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington yielded tangible results on Tuesday with India entering the Missile Technology Control Regime and locking in progress on energy, climate change and defence.
Combating climate change: India, US reaffirm their commitment to Paris deal
•rime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama on Tuesday committed themselves to join the Paris climate change deal this year, which would provide a "significant global momentum" towards implementation of the historic agreement, a top White House official said.
World Environment Day: With dwindling food production, how India can tackle the problem
Dhiraj Pant •Climate change isn't just an environmental issue.
Mission Innovation: India to double investment on clean energy research over next 5 years
Fp Archives •Union Minister for Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan on Friday announced India's plan to double the investment for its clean energy research over the period of next five years.