Middle East

Qatar climate talks under spotlight

Gulf state's motive questioned as it remains one of the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases.
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2012 10:29

Qatar emits more carbon dioxide per person than any other country in the world - nearly 50 tons a year for each of its residents.

So the decision for it to host this year's United Nations climate change conference has caused a stir.

The talks officially begin in Doha on Monday.
 
Al Jazeera's Tarek Bazley reports from Doha.

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