War against
pollution
Around 600,000
deaths are caused annually in India by fine particulate matter pollution in the
air, as per the World Health Organisation. The linkages between pollution,
disease and deaths need further study. The residents
in many urban areas are forced to breathe unhealthy levels of particulates,
The pollutants
come from burning of biomass, such as coal, fuel wood, farm litter and cow dung
cakes. In highly built-up areas, construction debris, road dust and vehicular
exhaust add to the problem. Our Prime Minister is rightly aiming
at improving pollution control.
Providing
cleaner fuels and scientifically designed cookstoves to those who have no
option but to burn biomass, would have a big impact on reducing particulate
matter. Greening the cities could be made a mission. About 70% pollutants come
from biogas, coal fuel and cow dung cake. So the first duty of the government should
be to provide gas cylinder to everyone at control rate. Not only government but
also every citizen must take effective steps to fight pollution.
In many parts
of India, a lot of dust gathers in the roads because of building and road
constructions. The work goes on for years and this badly affects the
surrounding villages and the people who live there. The companies must speed up
such works and thus save health and time plus money.
Air pollution
deaths is due to mainly exposure to minute particles in air i.e. PM2.5 which is
main cause for heart and lung problems in India. Industries, households, cars
and trucks emit complex air pollutants, including invisible PM2.5 particulates.
We need to do lot of introspection and get to know the reasons for pollution
which even go to the extent of causing death besides causing various diseases.
It is very necessary that we effective measures to minimize or control various
pollutions. Not only our Governments but also we as citizens of India, should think
and contribute towards creating better pollution-free environment.
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