FW: Article from The Hindu: Russian scientists deny climate change

Would anyone know whether this article, written by the Moscow correspondent for a leading Indian daily, The Hindu, is an accurate representation of the views of Russian scientists on climate change? Priya Priya Kurian Associate Professor Department of Political Science and Public Policy The

RE: Article from The Hindu: Russian scientists deny climate change

Hi Priya, Yes and no. The writer is either blatantly dishonest or misguided when he claims the Russian Academy urged rejection of Kyoto. The Russian Academy of Science signed on to the consensus statement on climate change in 2005, which was signed by most of the leading national academies.