Dear MEL Topic Readers,
India can't wish away coal - but can it be made cleaner?
India, the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion people,
is situated in the tropical and subtropical temperate zones where summer
temperatures often go well over 40 °C. Its economy is the fourth largest in the
world and is growing rapidly, and also the third-largest greenhouse gas emitter
after China and the US. India's greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing
rapidly due to its growing population, expanding economy, and therefore, rising
energy demand, which has grown nearly 10% in the last several years and is
growing more rapidly. More than 40% of the carbon emissions are created by
electricity generation, and over 70% of the nation’s electricity is generated
by coal-fired power plants, emitting a significant amount of greenhouse gases. To
clean the air on the road, drive EVs and E-motorcycles. To make the room temperature
livable or workable in the heat, turn on the air conditioning. How should India
deal with the rapidly growing demand for electricity while limiting greenhouse
gas emissions?
Read the article and learn about India’s high dependency on coal-fired
power generation.
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