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Pachauri said the skeptics had money and support from
vested interests. "They are not looking for something
scientifically valid for their arguments. Finally, truth will
prevail," he said.
Terming the conclusion on Himalayan glaciers as "human
error", he said "we will do everything to see that such
mistakes are not repeated."
The Panel, he said, would use more rigorous research
systems in the future and also ensure better implementation of
the same.
"Our systems are very robust; all we have to ensure is
better implementation. We will ensure greater consistency in
the next assessment report," he said.
At one point during the 25-minute press conference he
bristled at a suggestion that The Energy and Resources
Institute (TERI) had benefitted from the statement that
Himalayan glaciers may disappear by 2035.
"TERI was not involved in the mistake at all. Why bring
TERI in the work of the IPCC. I think you have got your
fundamentals wrong," he said.
As the questioner persisted that glaciologist Syed Iqbal
Hasnain, whose 1999 media interview formed the basis of the
2035 figure, was associated with TERI, Pachauri shot back:
"Well, he has been here only two years. You have to get your
facts right mister. Go ahead and find out. He was at the
Jawaharlal Nehru University when he made whatever statement he
did." MORE PTI