CCPI report on climate change was released on 18 November. 63 countries were included in this, in which India’s ranking came at number 23, whereas in the 2024 report it was at number 10. Now you will think that this does not seem like such a big deal. But you may be completely wrong, because perhaps you do not know the consequences of slipping down 13 places in the climate change index. These 13 numbers can increase hunger in India, cause diseases like dengue, malaria and cancer, children can die of hunger and even big cities like Mumbai-Kolkata can drown in water. In ABP Explainer, let us understand what is climate change, what consequences India will have to face if it worsens and how dangerous it is for health…
Question 1- CCPI What is it, in which India fell from 10th position to 23rd?
answer- climate Change performance index (CCPI) One independent The report, which is published every year by 63 countries and the European Union (EU) of climate Change to fight with performance Checks. These countries together cover more than 90% of the world’s greenhouse gases Let’s leave. this report germanwatch, New climate Institute And climate actional Together we create Network International. In this, countries should focus on 4 things marks are given-
- greenhouse How much are you reducing gas emissions?
- renewable Energy How much are you increasing?
- Energy How wisely are you using it?
- climate policy How strong she is.
The most important thing is that Top Three places always remain vacant, because no country has yet perfect It has not been possible.
India is at 23rd position in the new report, whereas in the 2024 report it was at 10th position. The biggest reason for this is that India has made no decision to give up coal. fix deadline not laid and still new Coal mines of auction It is happening.
Question 2- climate Change What exactly is it?
answer- climate Change i.e. climate change They Long-term changes that occur in Earth’s temperature and weather pattern happening in. There is a thin blanket on our earth which is made of gases present in the air. This blanket allows the sun’s heat to come in but does not let it out, so that the earth neither gets too cold nor too hot. Earlier this blanket was fine, the weather was good. But now we humans, factory And carbon from things like power plants dioxide ,CO2) methane ,CH4) And nitrous oxide ,N2O) like green house gases Leaving in the air.
it gases Traps the sun’s heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, which is global warming They say. Earlier the weather used to change slowly, but now huge changes are happening in just 100-200 years. According to scientists, the Earth’s temperature has increased by about 1.2 degrees since 1800. Celsius It has increased and it is increasing.
intergovernmental panel on climate Change ,IPCC) of Latest reports According to, if we gases If not reduced, the temperature may increase by 2.5-4 degrees by 2100.
Question 3- climate Change Why is it so dangerous?
answer- climate Change Not only increases the heat, but also increases the heat of the entire earth. system spoils…
- If the temperature increases by more than 1.5 degrees tipping points cross Will happen. As amazon The forests will dry up and start burning or Greenland-Antarctica The ice will melt faster.
- Sea levels will rise, storms, floods and droughts will become more dangerous and Food security Will be in danger.
- The heat will increase so much that people will not be able to go out, crops will burn and starvation will spread. Animals and birds will lose their homes, many species Will end forever.
- IPCC According to the report, 1.5 degrees limit crossing 14% species Extinction may occur and at 2 degrees it will reach 18%.
- If it increases by 2-3 degrees, the sea water will rise so much that large parts of cities like Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai will be submerged.
- The temperature may increase by 3-4 degrees by 2100 and it will not be suitable for humans to live in.
Question 4- climate Change What consequences will India have to face due to this deterioration?
answer- climate Change If things get worse, India will have to pay a heavy price…
1. Severe water shortage and rivers will dry up
- IPCC of reports According to the Himalayan glaciers, they are melting twice as fast. By 2100, 50-70% of the Himalayan glaciers may disappear, which are currently melting rapidly. This glacier Ganga, Brahmaputra And give water to big rivers like Indus, which flows through North India. lifeline Are.
- Before they melt, there will be more water in the rivers and floods, but by 2050-2100 the glaciers will reduce by 30-70%. This will reduce the water in the rivers.
2. Huge problem of farming and food
- ADB The report (2024) says that most of the farming and Labor Productivity decrease to high emissions scenario of India by 2070 GDP 24.7% May decrease up to. The yield of wheat and rice may reduce by 10-40%.
- More than 56% of India’s population is dependent on agriculture. climate Change Monsoon is becoming irregular, drought and floods are increasing. Now! The situation is that heatwave Crops are being burnt since 2022-2025 In Wheat of yield 10-35% Less Hui Was,
3Rising sea water and sinking of cities
- Sea Of level Continuous increase remained IsFrom 1901 till now 20-25 cm Has increased, may increase up to 1 meter by 2100. If this continues, the coastal areas will drown in the future. Salt water will enter the fields, causing crop damage.
- IPCC reports Of according to, Visakhapatnam in 62 Fromntimeter And Bhavnagar in 87 Fromntimeter till may increase Is. in Mumbai-Kolkata extreme flooding will increase,
4. Huge loss to the economy
- overseas development Institute And World of the bank reports Of according to2100 till India of GDP 3-10, till Less yes can Is, There itself, ADB of 2024 Report Of according to2070 till 24.7% GDP loss yes Can Is, Heat From Labor Productivity 5-10% decrease doing Is,
- 2024 In India In Heat From 247 billion potential Labor hours Bad happened, i.e People So much hours Work No Tax got, By which economy To Too Loss Happened, Farming And construction In To all More bearing lay down,
Apart from this in India heatwave And drought may also increase. Currently the heat in India is 45-50 degrees Celsius Is reaching. heatwave Thousands of deaths are occurring every year. Millions of people are being pushed towards poverty due to floods and drought.
climate Change There is a big threat to India because our population is high, poverty More Is And We agriculture dependent on rivers Are, germanwatch According to the report, India Top Among the 10 most affected countries Involved Is, If climate Change To Now! If not stopped, the coming generations will be in great trouble. But the good thing is that India Solar Energy moving fast in IsWe have to give up coal, plant trees and save water, reports says that Now! action If taken then the loss can be reduced.
Question 5- climate Change worsening of Our for health How dangerous is it?
answer- climate Change deterioration of our health For extremely Dangerous Is, And These Any away of talk no but it’s happening right now, Scientist reports It is said that now it is the world’s largest Big Health threat become has happened, especially in countries like India where Heat, diseases And pollution already have problems,
1. Heatweight health risks from
- Heat by increasing heatwave becoming more and more dangerous, In India, in 2024, every person will get an average of 19.8 heatwave days Had to endure, out of which only 6.5 days climate Change reason for From extra Were, Compared to 1990, every Indian now has 366 hours more temperature We have to face conditions where working outside becomes dangerous.
- globally Heat Deaths related to diabetes have increased by 63% since 1990 to 5.46 lakh annually. Among the elderly (age 65+) in India Heat Deaths have increased by more than 55%. Heat stroke, dehydration, heart attackkidney damage And shortness of breath also increased. pregnant women and children But had a greater impact, which premature berth And take some more berth Wet Is increasing.
2. diseases spread by mosquitoes
- Heat And Rain Of pattern to change Mosquitoes are living longer and are spreading into new areas. First malaria It was only in the low lying areas, now it has reached the Himalayas. dengue the whole India In spread remained Is, coastal Area In Too. dengue Transmission potential increased by 49% since 1950 Is1,57 lakh in 2019 dengue There were cases, which were 2024 In More than 2.3 lakhs.
- First Mosquito only in monsoon active used to be, but now all year round active Live. From this dengue-malaria Cases are increasing throughout the year AreThousands of deaths are occurring due to this,
3. Respiratory diseases and cancer due to air pollution
- climate Change fossil fuel ,Coal, petrol, Of use To And promote Give remained IsBy which PM2.5 pollution growing Is3,94 lakh from coal in India in 2022 premature deaths occurred and petrol 2.69 lakh deaths occurred.
- asthma, Lung cancer, heart disease And respiratory problems are also increasing continuously in children. in cities like Delhi PM2.5 100+ µg/m³ who remains safe limit Two and a half times more than. That means people are roaming around with their lives at stake.
4. Malnutrition and weakness due to lack of food
- Due to drought, flood and crop failure Food security Are in danger. in 2023 Drought And heatwave From 124 million People More Food insecurity In cameRice and wheat production is decreasing in India Is,
- From this children malnutrition in will increase, Immunity Less there will be more diseases ease From Will be applied.
climate Change It is becoming the biggest enemy of health. due to increase in heat Heat strokeHeart diseases, kidney failure will become common. mosquitoes will survive longer dengue, malaria, chikungunya Such diseases will spread throughout the year. Bad air will increase asthma and cancer. Floods and droughts will lead to malnutrition and children will be born weak. Mental health will also deteriorate. due to crop failure depression And suicide Will increase. World Health Organization ,WHO, According to the report, 2.5 lakh every year by 2030-2050 More deaths only climate Change Will be from.