India takes tough stand at climate talks as Delhi endures brutal heatwave

As Indian capital swelters, country urges rich countries to provide funds to help deal with effects of climate crisisThroughout the day Virender Sharma splashes water from a bucket onto the sheet he has pulled over his lilies, tuberoses, carnations and gerberas in an attempt to protect them from the hot, dry wind sweeping through Delhi.But the street flower seller's attempts to protect his produce is futile. Since the onset of a brutal heatwave that began in mid-March, hi income has dropped by 60%. Continue reading...