Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

India secured the 176th position among 180 countries in the 2024 Environment Performance Index. This ranking reflects challenges such as high emissions, poor air quality, and biodiversity-habitat concerns. India's heavy reliance on coal significantly impacts its environmental performance, leading to poor air quality and high projected emissions, which contributed to its low ranking in the index. The country's specific rankings were 177th in air quality and 172nd in projected emissions by 2025, highlighting areas needing urgent attention for environmental improvement.