Did you know seven of the ten World’s polluted cities are in India?

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Recent research states that seven of the ten world’s polluted cities are in India.

Gurugram in New Delhi is the number one polluted metropolis in the World.

Out of 20 most polluted cities in the world, 18 were in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

A pure air contains the several mixtures of 78% of Nitrogen (N₂), 22% of oxygen (O₂), 1% of Argon (Ar), 0.04% of Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and some other gases When this mixture of air changes due to the carbon-di-oxide, Sulphur-di-oxide, smoke, some other emissions cause air pollution.

The air quality in the atmosphere is measured by a technique called PM_2.5.

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PM_2.5 is called a particle matter with a diameter less than 2.5.

PM_2.5 are dangerous because smaller the size of the particle; more people tend to breathe which affects their respiratory systems.

Causes of air pollution in India

Overpopulation in the country expands the need for a motorcycle which produce a lot of emissions.

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The forest cover of India 21.54% of the total area which covers 708,273 square km. The natural or human cause forest fire can also cause pollution.

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India records the second position in producing coals. And also, we are in the second position for smoldering coal because the vast majority of electricity is generated by coal.

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Burning of electronic waste causes hazardous to society.

Burning of leftover crops in the rural area reduces the air quality in the neighboring surroundings.

Tips to control air pollution in India

Create awareness to the people about air pollution.

Using solar energy help in conserve energy.

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Use public transport.

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Maintaining your vehicle helps to reduce emissions.

Avoid burning crackers.

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Select water-based products for cleaning agents, paints, etc.

Plant more trees.

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Use renewable energies.

Utilizing a bicycle to nearby places helps in reducing air contamination.

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