If electricity consumption in your household continues as it does now and vehicles continue to be used without control in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, expect a three-fold increase in carbon dioxide emissions after four decades.A recent study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute has projected that in 2051, carbon dioxide emissions in residential areas are likely to go up to 51 million tonne compared to the current 15 million.
Similarly, carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles is likely to increase to 81 lakh tonne from the current 37 lakh. The study was carried out to understand housing and transport issues with regard to energy and environment and its links with climate change.
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