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In June 2008, the Government of India launched the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to address climate
        change and related challenges. The NAPCC is made up of eight missions that focus on different aspects of solar energy;
        improved  energy  efficiency;  habitats;  water;  sustaining  Himalayan  ecosystems;  forestry;  agriculture;  and  strategic
        knowledge for climate change. These missions deal with issues related to greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation to
        the negative effects of climate change on the environment, forests, habitats, water resources, and agriculture.




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          Ð Ð A “green job” can be defined as a job that assists in transitioning to environmentally sustainable forms of production and
             consumption and maintaining them.
          Ð Ð Organic gardening and farming prevent toxic runoff because there are no synthetic pesticides used.
          Ð Ð Some  green  jobs  in  the  agriculture  sector  are  organic  farming,  integrated  pest  management,  farm  mechanization,  and
             agriculture tourism.
          Ð Ð Alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG) and energy-efficient vehicles can minimise greenhouse gas emissions.
          Ð Ð Some green jobs in the agriculture sector are related to water quality testing, water conservation, and water management.
          Ð Ð Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are clean energy.
          Ð Ð Some green jobs in ‘Solar and wind energy’ are roofers, solar panel installers, and field technicians.
          Ð Ð Green jobs in eco-tourism include eco-tour guides and eco-tourism operators.
          Ð Ð The design of green buildings combines the use of renewable and non-renewable resources.
          Ð Ð Green jobs in the building and construction sector include construction, landscaping, gardening, water management, and
             maintenance of green components.
          Ð Ð Recycling e-waste, solid waste management, waste reduction, waste auditing, and waste control are some of the green jobs
             associated with waste management.
          Ð Ð An appropriate technology is one that is suitable for the local situation and is environmentally friendly.
          Ð Ð Toxins are defined as “any poisonous substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants”.
          Ð Ð Using alternate sources of energy to produce electricity will not only minimise the exploitation of resources but will help the
             economy flourish.
          Ð Ð Biogas production, water treatment filtration, farm mechanization, rainwater harvesting, sanitation, lighting, food production,
             refrigeration, etc. are examples of green jobs in appropriate technology.
          Ð Ð Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and chlorofluorocarbons are some examples of greenhouse gases.
          Ð Ð Avoiding clear-cutting of forests, planting more trees, and investing in soil health and restoration can control the emission of
             greenhouse gases.




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