| Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Current Affairs, Issue: Important Supreme Court judgement |
Context: Emphasis on climate change and equity by Supreme Court in a case related to Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Key observations:
- Recognized the right to be free from climate change effects as a fundamental right, extending the right to live in a clean environment.
- Emphasized the link between climate change and a wholesome environment.
- Highlights connection between environmental degradation, climate change, food, and water shortages.
- Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, violating equality rights.
Conclusion:
- The Court has tasked an expert committee to determine the extent of underground and overhead power lines.
- Balancing the goal of reducing the country’s carbon footprint with protecting a critically endangered species presents a challenge.
- Finding a prompt solution is imperative to reconcile these conflicting interests.
