ROAD TO ZERO

Without nuclear energy, India will not be able to reach its self-imposed Net-Zero target by 2070, reveals a study conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

- Nikhilanand Panigrahy

The foresight of Nobel laureate George Bernard Shaw is reflected in the quote, “Science has solved no problem without creating ten more.”

For this reason, one might say that while science successfully remedies a difficult issue or crisis, it simultaneously creates a new crisis. This is like moving from the frying pan into the fire.

Still, we should not forget that scientific inventions are born out of human necessity but ignoring their adverse effects would be dangerous.

For example, global warming has emerged as a serious problem due to climate change. Its terrifying impact is reflected in severe heatwaves. To escape this unbearable heat, air conditioning units are seen in several homes. According to a study, one-fifth of the total electricity worldwide is spent on electric fans and ACs to keep places cool. It’s predicted that by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s electricity demand will be in China, India, and Indonesia. The reason for this is the development of industries for economic improvement in these countries. This expansion leads to abundant carbon emissions.