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“Carbon Capture and Storage has turned into a fossil-fuel subsidy rather than a mitigation tool”. Discuss this assertion. Suggest measures to realign CCS with genuine decarbonisation goals.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “Carbon Capture and Storage has turned into a fossil-fuel subsidy rather than a mitigation tool”. Discuss this assertion. Suggest measures to realign CCS with genuine decarbonisation goals. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Amid debates on the misuse of Carbon Capture …

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Greenwashing

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: IE Context: The UK banned advertisements from Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad in December, accusing them of greenwashing—misleading consumers about the environmental impact of air travel. Greenwashing involves creating a false impression of climate-friendly practices, and it often overshadows environmentally damaging activities. The aviation industry, responsible for around 2.5% …

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Greenwashing

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: BS  Context: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body, has introduced a 9-point draft of guidelines to combat “greenwashing” by companies.   What is Greenwashing?  About the Guidelines: Environmental claims like “environment-friendly,” “eco-friendly,” “sustainable,” and “planet-friendly” must have strong evidence to support them. Such …

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India’s Green Credit Programme

 GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation   Source: TP  Context: Following the Union Budget 2023-24 announcement, the MoEFCC notified the draft ‘Green Credit Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules 2023. About the Green Credit Programme (GCP): Under this, individuals, industries, FPOs, ULBs, gram panchayats and private sectors, etc., will be able to earn “green …

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Greenwashing

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH   Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of making misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or company in order to appear more environmentally friendly than they actually are. Delta Air Lines, which claimed to be the world’s first carbon-neutral airline, is facing …

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Bluewashing

  Source: DTE   Context: A report released by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) “Who’s tipping the scales”, states that corporations are increasingly controlling global food governance through various means such as lobbying, political and institutional donations, market power, shaping trade and investment rules, and influencing research and innovation.   …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 6 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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