We need to act now to reach net zero emission by 2070: Ashok Singhal
Source: https://themeghalayan.com/we-need-to-act-now-to-reach-net-zero-emission-by-2070-ashok-singhal/
Author: The Meghalayan Bureau
Assam Urban Affairs and Irrigation Minister, Ashok Singhal, said on March 1 that human-made carbon emission needs to fall and that we need to work towards it from today itself to reach net zero emission by 2070. “Global warming and climate change are the creation of human beings. Human activity is the cause of increased greenhouse gas concentrations. Over the last century, the burning of fossil fuels has increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. This increase happens because the oil burning process combines carbon with oxygen in the air to make carbon-dioxide,” Singhal said while launching the Altigreen Retail Experience Centre of Green Valley Autoworks LLP at Jaya Nagar. “The weather we notice today is like the weather of April way back 20 years. This hot weather is only because of climate change. Group director of Green Valley Group of companies, Richa Goswami added, “We are happy to contribute to the government’s dedication to promoting environmental sustainability, as stated by the finance minister in the budget 2023-24. The State government is targeting at phasing out all fossil fuel-based commercial fleets, government vehicles, and logistics vehicles in all Assam cities by 2030. We are very proud to begin our partnership with Altigreen and support them in their mission of accelerating carbon-free transport while making it accessible and affordable.”