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India’s Methane Blind Spot in Urban Waste Why in the News? Recent satellite-based methane observations indicate that emissions from India’s major landfills are significantly higher than official estimates, in some cases by up to ten times. This has raised concerns about underreporting, ineffective waste management, and missed opportunities for climate mitigation under existing national programmes, …
Read MoreThis image outlines the transformation of plastic waste into usable fuels like diesel and gas via pyrolysis—addressing pollution, resource recovery, and sustainable energy. It’s vital for understanding modern waste-to-energy solutions and environmental management in UPSC.
Read MoreWhy in News? With the Indian Carbon Market set to launch in 2026, biochar has emerged as a crucial CO₂ removal technology. Produced from agricultural residue and organic waste, it offers sustainable solutions for carbon sequestration, energy generation, and waste management, potentially contributing to emission control areas in maritime and land-based sectors. Biochar’s Environmental and …
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