Discuss the recent initiatives taken by the Government of India to combat climate change. Evaluate the potential impact of these initiatives on India’s commitment to the Paris Agreement targets.
Climate change is not a spontaneous activity rather it is human generated issue. Some primary and notable activities contributing to climate change are observed noticeably in past few years. They comprise : Deforestation is one of the major causes. Clearing forest for agriculture, logging and urbanRead more
Climate change is not a spontaneous activity rather it is human generated issue. Some primary and notable activities contributing to climate change are observed noticeably in past few years. They comprise :
Deforestation is one of the major causes. Clearing forest for agriculture, logging and urban development reduces the number of trees which are the natural absorber of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This simultaneously a reduced the Earth’s capacity to mitigate greenhouse gas emission.
Combustion of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas for energy production and transportation releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is a major greenhouse gas contributes to global warming.
Waste management plays the significant role to enhance global warming issues. Landfills and waste treatment processes release methane as organic waste decomposes. Improper waste disposal releases methane after the decomposition of organic waste. The practice of waste disposal improperly can exacerbate methane emission and contribute to climate change.
Industrial activities such as manufacturing, cement production, and chemical processing release greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere contribute majorly in climate change.
These human activities significantly contribute in the increase of greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere leading to global warming and climate change impacts such as altered weather patterns, rising sea- levels, and biodiversity loss
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Recent initiatives by the Indian government to combat climate change include the National Hydrogen Mission, aimed at producing green hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions, and the expansion of the renewable energy sector, targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Additionally, the Pradhan MantriRead more
Recent initiatives by the Indian government to combat climate change include the National Hydrogen Mission, aimed at producing green hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions, and the expansion of the renewable energy sector, targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Additionally, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) promotes solar energy for farmers.
These initiatives support India’s commitment to the Paris Agreement by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, increasing clean energy use, and enhancing energy efficiency. Their successful implementation can significantly lower India’s carbon footprint, aiding in achieving its climate goals and global commitments.
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