Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
5. Peaking of carbon emissions and the time when de-carbonization begins are important considerations on road to a greener economy. Elaborate. (250 words)
Reference: Business standard
Why the question:
The article presents different strategies to lower India’s carbon emissions.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss in detail different strategies to lower India’s carbon emissions.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with brief background of the question.
Body:
Researchers and policymakers are exploring various pathways for Indian carbon emissions over time. These pathways range from Business-As-Usual (BAU) to Low-Carbon to Net-Zero. In each pathway, it is becoming increasingly important to establish when carbon emissions for India will peak and then start to decline.
Discuss – Peaking concept is linked to the theory that a country’s economic development is closely linked to fossil fuel consumption.
Talk about global peaking levels.
Discuss solutions; take hints from the article.
Conclusion:
Conclude that while we do have ample time to make the necessary changes to our economy, we must begin now to decide which pathway we would like to pursue. Each pathway requires different policy packages and sets up different investment and consumption incentives.
