UPSC Editorial Analysis: Methane Emissions from Indian Landfills

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The “Super Pollutant”: Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas. While Carbon Dioxide (CO2) often dominates climate discussions, methane is 84 times more potent at trapping heat over a 20-year period. Source in Waste: Methane is generated naturally in landfills through the …

Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025

Source:  IE Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, to operationalize India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help achieve climate commitments. About Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025: What it is? The GEI Target Rules, 2025 establish mandatory …