Bhubaneswar: The State Pollution Control Board and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) of Odisha recently collaborated to organize the fifth edition of the Summit on Climate Change at a local hotel in Bhubaneswar. The key focus of the day-long event was “Air Pollution and Climate Change: Interlinkages, Impacts and Exploring Integrated Solutions.”

Discussions emphasized the need for immediate and concerted action to protect the environment. Former ICC President J B Pany, who presided over the event, pointed out that Odisha’s numerous mineral-based industrial areas contribute significantly to air pollution. He advocated for a strategy that emphasizes carbon utilization and a major shift in focus toward nuclear and renewable energy sources, citing China’s success in using technology to redu

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