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Himachal's Climate Leap: 85% Pollutant Cut by 2047
24 Feb
Summary
- Himachal Pradesh can cut short-lived climate pollutants by 85% by 2047.
- Implementing planned strategies offers rapid climate and air quality benefits.
- Key measures include livestock improvements and electric vehicle promotion.
A comprehensive study indicates that Himachal Pradesh can achieve an 85% reduction in short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) by 2047 if planned sectoral strategies are effectively implemented.
This scientific assessment highlights SLCPs like methane and black carbon as crucial for rapid climate benefits and improved air quality. The study, using 2019 as a base year, identified transportation, waste management, and animal husbandry as significant methane sources.
Recommended measures include a 27% methane reduction from livestock by 2047. Additionally, controlling diesel generators and adopting clean technologies in hotels can significantly cut black carbon and PM2.5 emissions.
Promoting electric vehicles and scrapping older vehicles are projected to reduce transport sector SLCP emissions by nearly 50%. Similarly, decentralised composting and landfill gas capture aim for a 50% reduction in solid waste emissions.
Existing policies in transport, energy, industry, and waste management indirectly aid SLCP reduction, but require expansion and better execution. Experts believe effective implementation will make Himachal a national leader, yielding positive health and agricultural outcomes.
