A New Heatwave

India is facing a heatwave and renewable energy resources are needed to quell the heat. The change of climate ought to be blamed on the rising temperatures, and the temerity of temperatures can be blamed on inaction on climate change. The problems of environment are quite a few, and need drastic action from the private sector and the government. The major problems as desertification and deforestation ought to be understood and resolved. The problems of living in urban areas during summers should be considered as part of the economic narrative associated with the climate problems. Climate solutions ought to be market-based and efficient. Wasting further time might lead to catastrophic effects on some parts of India, and give it a regrettable name internationally. India and other developing economies ought to seriously work on the environment front, and invest as much as they can on renewable resources of energy and other clean energy sources. Nuclear power is one equally poignant aspect of clean energy. Although the latter ought to be supported by the government and gargantuan investments are needed in order to make it a reality. The problems of environment must be clarified to the populace and green lifestyles must be inculcated by them. The government must work in tandem with the private sector in order to fill the orifices of climate problems. The IPCC Reports are quite clear on problems such as heatstroke that might debilitate the lives of two hundred million Indian citizens. Working in a cool and calm environment must be made a priority, and the working population must be given the green opportunities that they need in order to function optimally.

India along with other developing economies must fulfil the mandate that they have on the environment. The cities must be made greener than they are, and green economy must be encouraged. India and other developing economies shouldn’t become laggards when it comes to environmental front, and do all they can in order to make their cities greener and environmentally-friendly. An environmentally-friendly city is a better bet to deal with climate change when compared to the lack of efforts that have gone wasted in the last few years. The last years have not been highly efficient, and the government and other stakeholders must realize this salient fact. The climate change is here to stay and governments in developing economies would be well-suited to work in accordance with the change in needs due to change in environmental capacity. The green economy must be encouraged in the cities and the greener life-styles should be given all support that it needs in order to sustain itself. The developing economies have their own responsibilities towards their populace. They must provide a safe and green workplace to their working population, and lessen the tirades of environmental tyranny. The soaring temperatures is a case in point wherein the private sector should become more adjustable to the greener lifestyles and habits, and give their workers and professionals the reliability and support that they need in order to live a green life. Green economy must be encouraged in cities, and government with the private sector ought to invest more in the green economy.    

Yuvraj Saharan

Capital Report