Many pregnant women are facing breathing difficulty due to toxic air. The deteriorating air quality is also a concern for newborns. Long exposure to polluted air can lead to future lung ailments. Find out more about the impact of air pollution on pregnant women and newborns in this news article.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. The NGT has sought an Action Taken Report from the Centre, Delhi Government, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The matter will be heard on November 8, 2023. The reports highlighted that the air quality in Delhi had deteriorated to a "poor" level, with violations of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in relation to construction activities leading to dust pollution.
India News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports regarding the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. The NGT has sought
Air Pollution: Over 3 Billion People Breathe Harmful Air in Their Own Homes
Household air pollution from cooking is a major problem in many countries, research shows.
You might think air pollution can be avoided indoors. But worldwide, more than 3 billion people are exposed to it within their own homes through cooking, heating, and lighting with traditional fuels. These are fuels that can be gathered locally and burned on an open fire, such as wood, charcoal, coal, animal dung, and the wheat straw and corn cobs that make up farm waste.
The smoke that’s generated by these fires is rich in soot otherwise known as black carbon. These dark particles absorb UV radiation from the sun and warm the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.