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Aditya MathurAIR 98

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Discuss the economic and social costs associated with the transition from coal to green energy in India. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

India has pledged to generate 500 GW and 50% Energy mix from renewable energy by 2030 as part of its NDC (Pondhcmut). Transition from Coal to Solar, Wind & Hydro Green Energy: Can bring great growth & environment sustainability while fail in India.

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Economic Costs:

1Loss of Productivity: due to lower we of large coal sector which provides electricity
2Loss of Livelihood: as coalry of worker part of coal industry during & industrially

Economic Costs:

1Loss of Productivity: due to lower we of large coal sector which provides electricity
2Loss of Livelihood: as coalry of worker part of coal industry during & industrially
3High economic costs: to transition needing trillion $ investment (India need 100 billion USD every year - IRENA)
4Low Efficiency in se green energy compared to coal due to intermittent nature. Eg solar in dry season only when wind blowing
5Lack of Technical know-how: in the transition creating great economic cost.

Social costs:

1Burden on Consumer: due to higher cost of producing green energy passed on to him. Eg Nuclear energy
2Threat of Disaku: due to use of such energy Eg Chernobyl, Three Mile Island nuclear disaster
3Environmental Damage: due to

wind energy that harms birds.

(Eg) Great Saunr Bustard in Thardeep is outically Endorsed.

4Loss of Income: create poverty for many people (16.44% multi dimensionally poor in India - NH Abog)
5Developmental Strided Displacement: due to hydroelectric plant hindering ichpaw. Eg Sardar Saroar Dam
6Water Generation: by solar panels creating toxic e-waste that is not properly processed during & Environmental & social impact assessment
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Conclusion

=> Ensure just & gradual (Social Repair) Hearing (UNFCCC) => Ensure livelihood & jobs are created to promote green energy to ensure sustainable development attain SDG-7 (Clean Energy)

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Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

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Energy and Environment

Green Energy Transition

Economic and Social Costs of Coal to Green Energy Transition

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