Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday accused the Centre of data manipulation and greenwashing, alleging that India’s worsening environmental conditions are being masked by misleading climate rankings. Ahead of Mumbai hosting the Earthshot Prize Summit and Awards, he criticised the government over rising pollution and the lack of access to clean air, water and food, warning that the crisis is also affecting businesses, employment and the economy.
Thackeray proposed setting up a Council of Climate Change, headed by the Prime Minister and comprising state environment ministers and relevant Union ministries, to review verified data and monitor climate targets every quarter. He also called for similar councils in every state and independent audits of climate action plans, stressing that timely environmental action is essential for India’s economic growth, public health and national security.
-
-
-
-
