Current Affairs
Representative image
Mumbai has declared plans to zero out carbon emissions by 2050, Economic Times reports.
The city has proposed extensive changes to its management of air, water, waste, green spaces and transport for the total population of 19 million people.
Reportedly, effects of climate change are expected to cost the country close to $35 trillion in the next 50 years if necessary interventions are not made in time.
Mumbai’s plans are divided across six different domains. It includes prospective investments in creating more walk-able roads, electrification of public transport, rooftop solar capacities and other similar facilities.
“We don’t have the luxury of time,” state environment minister Aaditya Thackeray was quoted in a report by Bloomberg.
Thackeray added, “The policies are actually opening the doors for such investments to come in.”
The city has set a target of purchasing 2100 electric buses by 2023 for a total cost of $1.7 billion.
There are also plans to switch the peak 3400 MW electricity consumption to renewable power sources.
“There are policy changes today which will move forward with every government. Across India, there is a certain sense of urgency everyone feels,” the Chief Minister’s (CM) son told the publication.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest