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Delhi Air Pollution Crisis Overview

The document discusses air pollution in Delhi, India. It notes that Delhi is the fourth most polluted city in the world. The main causes of pollution are vehicular emissions, industrial and agricultural activities, and the burning of fossil fuels. Short term effects include headaches and nausea, while long term effects are chronic respiratory diseases and premature death. The document outlines some actions being taken from social and individual perspectives to address the issue.

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Delhi Air Pollution Crisis Overview

The document discusses air pollution in Delhi, India. It notes that Delhi is the fourth most polluted city in the world. The main causes of pollution are vehicular emissions, industrial and agricultural activities, and the burning of fossil fuels. Short term effects include headaches and nausea, while long term effects are chronic respiratory diseases and premature death. The document outlines some actions being taken from social and individual perspectives to address the issue.

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DELHI

POLLUTION CASE
By Shubham, Neha,
Riddhi, Atharva
INTRODUCTION

In Delhi, Air Pollution is one of the most critical problem being


faced by the public and concerned authorities.
 According to World Health Org (WHO), Delhi is the Fourth most polluted city
in the world in terms of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)
 According to the global Environment Performance Index (EPI) 2018,
India is ranked at 177 with an EPI of 30.57, and it is disheartening to hear that Delhi,
the national capital of the country, is being tagged as one of the most heavily
polluted capital cities in the world.
 It is the world’s worst city in terms of air pollution
Causes & Effects
Causes
 Vehicular Emissions
• Cars
• Two-Wheelers
• Trucks
 Agricultural Activities
 Exhausts(emissions) from Factories & Industries
 Mining Operations
 Yamuna River Pollution
 Burning of Fossil Fuels
 Ineffective Environmental regulations
EFFECTS
Short term Effects
 Pneumonia
 Headaches
 Nausea
 Allergic Reaction
Long term Effects
 Chronic Respiratory Diseases
 Lung Cancer
 Pre-mature Death
 Heart diseases
Fact & Figures

 Highest Pollution Levels in the world .


 Carbon Monoxide-6000 mg per cubic meter, above safe level (2000mg).
 Nitrogen dioxide levels increasing.
 Poor Air Quality Index in Delhi (121).
 Above 3000 tones of Air Pollutants emitted everyday.
 Delhi Pollution claims lives of more than 10,000 people every year.
Course of action from Social
perspective

Mobile enforcement teams deployed


Mass Rapid transport system (MRTS)
Tightening of Mass Emission Standards
Course of action from Individual perspective

Increase in tree plantation


Keeping a check on pollution levels of
vehicles
More use of CNG
More use of Public Transport
Use of Carpool, Bicycles
Avoid burning of Leaves, Trash & other
CONCLUSION

 The Delhi Pollution is a big obstacle for


the growth of nation.
 It is a grave problem.
 We should take maximum efforts to
minimize pollution in the nation by
using simple steps for a pollution free
Cleaner and Greener India
Spread the word
“Be a part of the Solution,
Not the Pollution“

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