Monday, December 21, 2009

Renowned environmentalist RK Pachauri clouded by controversy

The Telegraph has reported that Dr Rajendra K. Pachauri has amassed billions by investing in organizations dependent on IPCC's policy. The IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change) is headed by Mr Pachauri.

Dr Pachauri, head of the UN's climate change panel, is accused of making a fortune from his links with 'carbon trading' companies.

Pachauri has rubished these reports saying it is an attempt by IPCC detractors to tarnish his and IPCC's name.

The IPCC shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, who had earlier criticised Pachauri when he was first elected in 2002.

He was awarded the second-highest civilian award in India, the Padma Vibhushan in January 2008 as well as the Padma Bhushan in January 2001.

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