Kodungaiyur Incinerator Plan Faces Climate Scrutiny
Plans for the Kodungaiyur incinerator are facing renewed scrutiny over their climate costs. A recent study has questioned the carbon intensity of electricity generated by such facilities. Carbon intensity means how much carbon dioxide is released for each unit of electricity produced.
ContextKodungaiyur is a locality in north Chennai where the city's waste is processed. Waste-to-energy incinerators are a debated option in Indian cities, since they reduce garbage but can release emissions.
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