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Economics · 2024 · 6 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q34
Read the following text carefully: In the contemporary world with a lot of sustainable development concerns, green growth and net zero emissions are…
Read the following text carefully :
In the contemporary world with a lot of sustainable development concerns, green growth and net zero emissions are two important concepts which are generally discussed together. These two concepts are essential for the future of the Earth, as by working together on them we can create a more sustainable future for ourselves and for the generations to come.
Green growth refers to, “the economic growth that is achieved in a way that minimizes environmental impact,” whereas, “net zero emission is the state of achieving balance between anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases and removal of such emissions from the atmosphere.”
There exists a robust connection between the two concepts :
(1)
Green growth can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is essential for achieving net zero emissions.
(2)
Green growth can help to create jobs and boost economic growth, which can help to make it more affordable for countries to invest in net zero emissions technology.
A nation can do a lot to promote these two factors together, like :
(a)
Investing in renewable energy sources which do not produce greenhouse gases.
(b)
Adopting energy efficient measures, such as insulation and other such appliances which can help to reduce energy consumption.
(c)
Altering transportation habits, like adopting walking, biking and using public transportation as they are lower-carbon ways to travel.
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions :
(i)
State the meaning of green growth and net zero emissions.
(ii)
Discuss briefly the interconnection between green growth and net zero emissions.
(iii)
Illustrate any one factor to promote net zero emission.
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
Green growth refers to the economic growth that is achieved in a way that minimizes environmental impact.
Net zero emission refers to the state of achieving balance between anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases and removal of such emissions from the atmosphere.
(ii)
There exists a robust connection between green growth and net zero emissions:
Green growth can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, essential for achieving net zero emissions.
Green growth can help to create jobs and boost economic growth, to make it more affordable for countries to invest in net zero emissions technology.
(iii)
A nation can invest in renewable energy sources which do not produce greenhouse gases.
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