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Tamil Nadu's model to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Tamil Nadu's model to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions The article explains how the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is taking strong action against climate change at the state level, instead of waiting for national or global solutions. Tamil Nadu created a special company and missions to organize, measure, and track all its climate-related work. These efforts focus on reducing greenhouse gas pollution, protecting nature, and helping local communities become more resilient.   Main idea - Tamil Nadu wants to become "Net Zero," meaning it will stop adding more greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the air than it removes, before 2070. - The state has created detailed plans for four of its districts (The Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar) showing how they can cut up to 92% of their carbon emissions by 2050 using renewable energy, better transport, new technology, and preserving natural resources. - These plans aim not only to reduce pollution but als...