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A low ­carbon future through sector ­led change

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In India, a sector-led, action-based approach could provide the framework to drive low-carbon transformation. In the build-up to the 'Leaders' climate summit organized by the united states this week (April 22-23), there has been a flurry of articles about whether India should announce a net-zero' emissions target, and by when. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC) 1.5°C report called for global carbon emissions to reach net-zero by 2050, which the pressure cooker of climate diplomacy has quickly transformed diplomacy has quickly transformed into a call for all countries to announce 2050 as the net-zero target year. Yet, global net-zero may require some countries to reach net-zero before 2050 for others to have some additional time. Since a disproportionate share of the carbon space has been used up by developed countries, they must act boldly at home, to match the vigor of their diplomatic efforts. Nonetheless, as a climate-vulnerable country, India must also...
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Global Warming | Challenge the Global Warning

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Global warming: It is almost unavoidable to live in this era and not hear anything about global warming . On the other hand, there are still a lot of people who have not got a clue about what global warming is and what steps they can take to prevent it. What comes to everybody's mind is: Why is global warming happening ? Human beings have been increasing the use of fossil fuels in order to heat their homes, run their cars, and also their factories. The burning of fossil fuels leads to the creation of gases and chemicals, called greenhouse gases , which are collected in the atmosphere like a thickening blanket.  They stay in the earth's atmosphere for many years. This massive air pollution which really is like a thickening blanket traps the heat of the sun and causes the planet to warm up. There exist some specific gases which are used in refrigerators and spray cans that can add to the collection of the gases already mentioned. Another thing people have done over the years is ...
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