Category : Climate Change | Location : National | Posted on 2025-01-15 00:07:50
The report stated that India’s overall emissions decreased by 7.93 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019 — an unusual occurrence for a developing country with growing energy needs. This decline in emissions can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which stalled most economic activity worldwide in 2020. Globally, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions declined by 5.4 per cent that year.
