India's toxic air is now contributing to nearly 1.1 million deaths a year, and the country is on its way toward standing alone as the site of the deadliest air pollution problem on the planet
Four out of the top 10 worst cities for air pollution are in India (according to WHO)
Dheli had an average PM2.5 measurement of 122 (this is above set safe levels)
Air pollution reduces the life expectancy of 660 million Indians.
Cities are large polluters- responsible for 70% of the world's carbon emissions
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What are the causes?
Emissions of particulates, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone mainly from motor vehicles, coial-burning power stations and factories
Indoor air pollution- (especially in rural areas) dependence on biofuels (e.g. animal dung) for heating and paraffin for cooking and lighting - responsible for 1 million deaths annually
Partiuclate pollution- tiny airborne particles released by burning fossil fuiels and penetrate deep into people's lungs causing serious respiratory problems
Air pollution levels have increased in recent years
Rise in pollution related cancers.
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What are the impacts?
Research published in 2015 showed that air pollution reduces the average life expectancy of 660 million Indians by more than 3 years
99% of India's 1.2 billion people breathe polluted air above safe levels
As a result of PM2.5 pollution, residents' risks from lung cancer in Dehli are increased by nearely 70%
Significant rise in pollution related cancers
India's PM levels were set at 40, above set safe levels.
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Local Solutions
14 Indian cities are currently building rapid-transit metro systems
Subsidies for petrol and diesel will be scrapped
Restrictions will be placed on the burning of stubble in fields
In Bihar state, the chimneys of brick- kilns have been retro fitted to reduce smoke emissions
The world's first market for trading permits in emissions of particulated has been developed
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National Solutions
Policies devised at the global scale to tackle climate change will have benefits for human health
The ED has the world's largest carbon-care and trade scheme
Other global initiatives draw attention to world cancer day to the current global epidemic
Each ED state has targets for expanding ___
WHO published a 'Dust Road Map' to address the problem of cancer as an avoidable cause of death.
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