THE NEED TO CURB BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS:
Why in the news?
India’s efforts to curb black carbon emissions through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are highlighted for environmental and health concerns.Uderstanding Black Carbon:
- Black carbon, emitted during incomplete combustion of biomass and fossil fuels, contributes to global warming and health risks.
- India’s residential sector, notably from traditional cookstoves burning biomass, is the largest contributor of black carbon emissions.
What is Black Carbon?
About the Role of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY):
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