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India’s carbon dioxide emissions up 5%
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- According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), India emitted 2,299 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2018, a 4.8% rise from last year.
- India’s emissions growth this year was higher than that of the United States and China due to a rise in coal consumption.
- China, the United States, and India together accounted for nearly 70% of the rise in energy demand.
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- Findings in report:(1) India’s per capita emissions were about 40% of the global average and contributed 7% to the global carbon dioxide burden.(2) The United States, the largest emitter, was responsible for 14%.(3) India’s energy intensity improvement declined 3% from last year even as its renewable energy installations increased 10.6% from last year.
- Energy needs:(1) Global energy consumption in 2018 increased at nearly twice the average rate of growth since 2010.(2) This is driven by a robust global economy and higher heating and cooling needs in some parts of the world.(3) Higher electricity demand was responsible for over half of the growth in energy needs.(4) As a result of higher energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions rose 1.7% last year and hit a new record.
- India’s commitment to climate change:(1) As per its commitments to the UNFCCC, India has promised to reduce the emissions intensity of its economy by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.(2) It has also committed to having 40% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 and, as part of this, install 100 GW of solar power by 2022.(3) India says it will cost at least $2.5trillion (₹150 trillion approx.) to implement its climate pledge.(4) Which is around 71% of the combined required spending for all developing country pledges.
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The hindu