Synopsis: India must reject carbon neutrality as it would lead India into a low-development trap. Background Achieving carbon neutrality by midcentury is conceived as a scientific approach to limit temperature rise by 2°C According to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit(ECIU), nearly 32 countries had declared their intention to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2050. Many… Continue reading Why India should avoid Carbon Neutrality targets?
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Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study
What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Biological Conservation, 90% of the endemic species will face extinction unless the goals of the Paris Agreement are met. Note: Endemic species are those plants and animals that exist only in one geographical region. Species can be endemic to an island, state, nation,… Continue reading Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study
India’s policy towards Climate change
Synopsis: India adopted a liberal policy towards climate change in the pandemic era. This might generate significant negative impacts, thus demanding a comprehensive review. Contents1 Background:2 Should India adopt Net Zero Emission Target?3 Why Government needs to review its policies?4 Way Forward: Background: Recently a meeting took place between U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,… Continue reading India’s policy towards Climate change
Net Zero Emission Principle is not in Line with India’s National Ambitions
Synopsis: The principle of Net Zero emission is against Climate Justice. It needs reworking considering the national priorities of developing countries like India. Contents1 Background2 What are the issues in the Paris treaty?3 What needs to be done?4 What changes should be brought to the Paris treaty? Background The Paris Agreement, explicitly recognized that the… Continue reading Net Zero Emission Principle is not in Line with India’s National Ambitions
Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
Synopsis: Developed countries are using the call for net zero emissions or carbon neutrality by 2050, to evade the historical responsibility. Further, they are using such targets to transfer their burdens to developing countries. Background Many countries are supporting the idea of becoming Carbon neutral (net-zero emissions) by 2050. However, the idea of developing Carbon… Continue reading Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
Net Zero Emissions Target for India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Net-zero emissions target?3 Status of Net-zero Emissions Targets at the global level4 Advantages of adopting Net-zero emissions targets5 Few major Criticisms and challenges in adoption of Net-Zero emissions target6 Why India Need to adopt net-zero emissions?7 Suggestions in adoption Net-zero emissions targets8 Conclusion Introduction Globally, the idea of net-zero emissions… Continue reading Net Zero Emissions Target for India – Explained, Pointwise
Working towards Climate Justice
Synopsis: New Delhi has to control its green commitment to guarantee carbon and policy space for its developmental goals. It will ensure Climate Justice. Contents1 Introduction2 What actions have been taken to control greenhouse gas emissions?3 What is the idea suggested by Raghuram Rajan?4 The way forward Introduction Joe Biden in the U.S. Presidential elections… Continue reading Working towards Climate Justice
Why India should Focus More on Climate Change Adaptation?
Synopsis- Climate Change initiatives are not working as per their aims. India’s climate policy should focus on Climate Change Adaptation measures instead of emission mitigation. Introduction The United Nations COP-26 summit is set to take place in Glasgow in November 2021. This conference was originally scheduled to be held last year but delayed due to… Continue reading Why India should Focus More on Climate Change Adaptation?
An evaluation of India’s actions against Climate Change
Synopsis: Events like Uttarakhand and Texas demand urgent climate action. However, the actions of India against climate change are not sufficient. How Uttarakhand floods and extreme events in Texas are related to Global warming? Natural disasters such as Himalayan glacier flooding and extreme cold wave in Texas (USA) are the consequences of global warming. In… Continue reading An evaluation of India’s actions against Climate Change
Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
What is the News? Russia has successfully launched the Arktika-M satellite. The satellite was launched from the Soyuz carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. About Arktika-M Satellite: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Objective: It is designed to monitor the climate and environment in the Arctic region. Russia plans to send… Continue reading Russia’s “Arktika-M satellite” to monitor Arctic climate
