India believes that talk of the Himalayan glaciers melting is only a myth. The world isn't convinced
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh caused quite a stir in environment circles when he said there is no conclusive evidence to prove that Himalayan glaciers are melting due to climate change. His ministry published a discussion paper, which claims that while glaciers such as the Siachen are advancing, others including Gangotri are retreating slower than before. Now, that is a question worth pondering on the eve of the Copenhagen summit.
(This story appears in the 18 December, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)