As India grapples with climate change, youth groups and startups scout for greener solutions
22 March 2019 5:00 AM GMT
Farmers, experts, youth-led groups and social entrepreneurs in India are innovating ways to tackle climate change.
- As students across the world rally seeking better policies to combat climate change, this author spoke to Indian farmers, experts, youth-led groups and social entrepreneurs who are innovating ways to tackle climate change.
- For 44-year-old Indian farmer Sunil Patil, climate change is a severe problem that has destroyed his crops with unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and pollution.
- While the colossal figures are an indicator of the problem, other startups are using new technologies to convert Indian capital New Delhi’s nightmare smog problem into an innovative solution.
- Another Indian company, Selco India has added to the country’s existing solar capacity by offering solar-powered lanterns, lights, microgrids, and stoves to rural citizens with a view to building sustainable sources of energy that reduce pollution.
- While the task of tackling climate change and educating citizens about its impact is huge for India, these groups and startups are doing their innovative bit to address the crucial issues.
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