Green Warrior Class 9 Climate Action

Asked by GIANSH GUPTA KHUNDKER · BIRLA BRAINIACS

In a country where 80% of electricity is generated by burning coal, a consumer replaces their petrol car with an electric vehicle (EV). What is the immediate climate reality of this choice?A) The consumer’s carbon footprint drops to zero instantly.B) The consumer’s carbon footprint remains identical to the petrol car.C) The consumer’s footprint may shift from oil combustion to increased coal emissions at the power plant.D) The consumer eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions from their lifestyle

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