Air in india
Air pollution in Indian cities has reached severe and drastic proportions according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An analysis to assess air quality was completed and record numbers of deadly pollutants, such as particle matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO), were found. Air is considered clean when less than 50% of the standards for pollutants are evident. According to the study, only two percent of Indian cities are considered clean, while 80% of Indian cities have had an increased percent of pollutants. While the percent of some pollutants has declined, others continue to increase exponentially. Also according to the World Health Organization, air pollution in India has resulted in 620,000 premature deaths per year, which is over six times more than it was in 2000. This is caused by such strong emissions of PM10 released by automobiles and power plants, which are unregulated in the country. Over 50% of Indian cities have critical levels of PM10. Air pollution is the sixth “most dangerous killer in South Asia” and the fifth leading cause of death in India. Studies have also found that India’s population and pollution are increasing at a rate far more than China’s. This will cause even more problems for the people in the future. Between 2002 and 2010, Indian city, Bangalore, had the second highest increase of air pollution in the world of 34%. Other Indian cities, such as Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Ahmadabad, also saw tremendous increases reaching the double digits. Thirteen of the world’s most polluted cities are in India and over 75% of the population of Delhi finds air pollution to be a major health-problem and concern. The estimated cost to clean the extreme air pollution in India is a staggering 3.75 trillion rupees (or about 68 billion dollars). Of course, these numbers are very alarming for the country.
This continued pollution has resulted in “smoggy” air. In the capital of India, New Delhi, PM10 levels are up to 47%, barely still considered safe, while the NO2 levels are up to 57%, a very dangerous proportion. This extreme air pollution is linked to several different diseases, including heart problems and diseases that can cause heart attacks and strokes, respiratory diseases, and lung cancer. PM10 is a far more serious problem to health professionals, who say that nearly a third comes from exhaust pipes of automobiles. The pollution also comes from large power plants and the burning of biomass, which is organic matter. This problem is increased in the winter where more is burnt for energy and heat. Still, this is a huge problem and several areas have realized that. Many cities in the countries have attempted to reduce the amount of toxins in the air with quick fix regulations. However, much more is needed to expect an extremely positive impact. Knowing this, in 2009, the Indian Government put tighter restrictions on the emission of six new pollutants. This is the government’s 12th plan to restrict pollution and is said to be put in all urban areas as national law in 2017. However, it is skeptical that this will help the country any more than other plans due to India’s failure to enforce said laws. This is a huge problem that doesn’t seem to be going away, and the only way to truly stop this problem is through effort and hard work. The terrible conditions of India do not have to a reality, yet, many people continue to die, countless others become sick, and the pollution just continues to get worse and worse. The pollution of India of India needs help in a serious way. Through the work of the nation, maybe this dream for clean air can become a new reality for the people.
This continued pollution has resulted in “smoggy” air. In the capital of India, New Delhi, PM10 levels are up to 47%, barely still considered safe, while the NO2 levels are up to 57%, a very dangerous proportion. This extreme air pollution is linked to several different diseases, including heart problems and diseases that can cause heart attacks and strokes, respiratory diseases, and lung cancer. PM10 is a far more serious problem to health professionals, who say that nearly a third comes from exhaust pipes of automobiles. The pollution also comes from large power plants and the burning of biomass, which is organic matter. This problem is increased in the winter where more is burnt for energy and heat. Still, this is a huge problem and several areas have realized that. Many cities in the countries have attempted to reduce the amount of toxins in the air with quick fix regulations. However, much more is needed to expect an extremely positive impact. Knowing this, in 2009, the Indian Government put tighter restrictions on the emission of six new pollutants. This is the government’s 12th plan to restrict pollution and is said to be put in all urban areas as national law in 2017. However, it is skeptical that this will help the country any more than other plans due to India’s failure to enforce said laws. This is a huge problem that doesn’t seem to be going away, and the only way to truly stop this problem is through effort and hard work. The terrible conditions of India do not have to a reality, yet, many people continue to die, countless others become sick, and the pollution just continues to get worse and worse. The pollution of India of India needs help in a serious way. Through the work of the nation, maybe this dream for clean air can become a new reality for the people.