New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday flagged climate change as the "biggest threat" for the world, highlighting that while the government is taking steps to resolve the issue, the public is also responsible for keeping "this earth safe".

Speaking to the media, Chouhan said, "Climate change is today emerging as the biggest threat facing the world. Many countries around the world have previously resolved that steps will need to be taken to address the dangers of climate change. The government is taking steps," adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set some targets for the nation regarding this issue.

The minister further emphasized that both government and societ...