Causes of Delhi Air Pollution
Delhi's air pollution is caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Industrial emissions
- Vehicle exhaust
- Construction dust
- Stubble Burning in Punjab and Haryana
- Domestic and commercial fuel burning
Effects of Delhi Air Pollution
The health effects of Delhi's air pollution are significant and include:
- Respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Low birth weight in infants
- Impaired cognitive development in children
Prevention of Delhi Air Pollution
Some of the ways we can prevent Delhi's air pollution include:
- Reducing vehicle emissions through public transport and electric vehicles
- Implementing cleaner industrial practices
- Encouraging waste management and composting to reduce burning of agricultural waste
- Promoting use of clean energy sources such as solar power