Study Highlights Climate Impact of Waste‑to‑Energy Plants Ahead of Haryana's Expansion Plans

The study, published by a leading environmental research institute, found that WTE plants emit significant greenhouse gases when lifecycle emissions are considered, including methane from waste decomposition and CO2 from plant operations. These findings arrive as Haryana’s cabinet has approved new WTE projects in several districts, aiming to reduce municipal waste and generate electricity. Environmental groups have urged the state to adopt cleaner technologies and improve waste segregation to mitigate the climate impact highlighted by the study. The state government says the expansion will create jobs and reduce landfill use, but will need to address the study’s concerns to meet national carbon targets.