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India 's capital announced the implementation of various measures to combat the air pollution that has plagued the city. According to the Hawai’i News Now article, published on November 6th, 2016, New Delhi will be closing schools, halting construction, and dousing roads with water to tackle the air pollution crisis. New Delhi is one of the world 's most polluted cities with particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) levels of over 900 micrograms per cubic meter. According to the World Health Organization, these conditions are 90 times the level considered safe and 15 times the usual amount in India. Air quality further deteriorates during the winter months when surrounding cities conduct crop fires to clear fields for planting wheat. The Center …show more content…
Environmental impacts of air pollution can result precipitation containing harmful amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids produced by the burning of fossil fuels (EPA, 2016). These acids can fall in the form of wet precipitation, such as rain, snow, or fog, or dry precipitation, such as in gas and particulates (EPA, 2016). Acids in the environment can cause significant property damage through the erosion buildings and rock formations (DOI, 2016). Additionally, acid rain can cause forests, lakes, and other bodies of water to acidify, making the water unsuitable for fish and other wildlife and damaging the ecosystem (EPA, 2016). Studies have shown that air toxins contribute to birth defects, reproductive failure, and disease in animals (EPA, …show more content…
affected the health of the surrounding populations. The increased levels of premature morbidity and mortality for all residents. With historic smog and PM2.5 levels, the population of New Delhi is at risk of developing various chronic and acute respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Air pollution is particularly damaging to sensitive populations, such as children, older individuals, and individuals with pre-existing heart or lung conditions. According to the article, the skies in New Delhi have been filled with a thick haze, resulting in eye and throat irritation. sting and their throats sore. Additionally, 10% of workers in New Delhi have called in sick during the previous week; thus, affecting the economy. Air pollution also negatively impacts India’s tourism industry and discourages outdoor
India 's capital announced the implementation of various measures to combat the air pollution that has plagued the city. According to the Hawai’i News Now article, published on November 6th, 2016, New Delhi will be closing schools, halting construction, and dousing roads with water to tackle the air pollution crisis. New Delhi is one of the world 's most polluted cities with particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) levels of over 900 micrograms per cubic meter. According to the World Health Organization, these conditions are 90 times the level considered safe and 15 times the usual amount in India. Air quality further deteriorates during the winter months when surrounding cities conduct crop fires to clear fields for planting wheat. The Center …show more content…
Environmental impacts of air pollution can result precipitation containing harmful amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids produced by the burning of fossil fuels (EPA, 2016). These acids can fall in the form of wet precipitation, such as rain, snow, or fog, or dry precipitation, such as in gas and particulates (EPA, 2016). Acids in the environment can cause significant property damage through the erosion buildings and rock formations (DOI, 2016). Additionally, acid rain can cause forests, lakes, and other bodies of water to acidify, making the water unsuitable for fish and other wildlife and damaging the ecosystem (EPA, 2016). Studies have shown that air toxins contribute to birth defects, reproductive failure, and disease in animals (EPA, …show more content…
affected the health of the surrounding populations. The increased levels of premature morbidity and mortality for all residents. With historic smog and PM2.5 levels, the population of New Delhi is at risk of developing various chronic and acute respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Air pollution is particularly damaging to sensitive populations, such as children, older individuals, and individuals with pre-existing heart or lung conditions. According to the article, the skies in New Delhi have been filled with a thick haze, resulting in eye and throat irritation. sting and their throats sore. Additionally, 10% of workers in New Delhi have called in sick during the previous week; thus, affecting the economy. Air pollution also negatively impacts India’s tourism industry and discourages outdoor