Greenhouse gas emissions by India

Greenhouse gas emissions by India are the third largest in the world and the main source is coal. India emits about 3 gigatonnes (Gt) CO2eq of greenhouse gases each year; about two and a half tons per person, which is half the world average.  these figures are quite uncertain, but a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory is within reach.

Greenhouse gas sources

Energy

Electricity generation

Coal fired power stations 
As well as coal mining in India, the country also imports coal to burn in coal-fired power stations in India.

Transport fuel

Home energy

Industry

Cement

Iron and steel

Agriculture

Waste

Energy efficiency 

India's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution includes reducing emission intensity by a third by 2030.

Planning and forecasts

Mitigation

Energy 

The National Energy Plan is in accord with the Paris Agreement target of 2 °C global warming, but if India stopped building coal-fired power stations it would meet the 1.5 °C aspiration.

Economics 

India’s economy is forecast to grow significantly, with gross domestic product rising 7-8% annually. The government expects electricity capacity needs to nearly double to 2027. With accelerated coal plant closures, and an anticipated surge in renewables, thermal power will account for only an estimated 42.7% of installed capacity across India by 2027, down dramatically from 66.8% in 2017.

Co-benefits 
Although improved health would be the primary benefit of cutting air pollution in India, a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions would be a co-benefit.

Politics 

 
The Indian Central Government as well as various state governments have taken certain steps in accordance with India's energy policy and the Paris Agreement. Following are some of those steps:

 Doubling India’s renewable energy target to 450 gigawatt (GW) by 2030 

 National Solar Mission

 Wind power in India

See also

Notes

References

Sources

External links 
 Live carbon emissions from electricity generation in some states

India
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