Harmful pollutants like #dioxins & #furans that have negative effects on the health of humans & the environment are released while burning trash in incinerators & waste-to-energy plants. #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir
According to #NationalCancerInstitute, waste hauling by diesel run municipal trucks emits fumes that contain carcinogens. It is dangerous to health when inhaled. This is why solid waste management should be as decentralised as possible. #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir
Adopting eco-friendly practices like refusing, reducing, reusing, recycling, segregation and composting waste are some of the effective methods to minimise the waste send to dump yards. #AQI #AirPollution #KnowYourAir
As per a recent study, #LungDamage caused by #PoorAirQuality over a period of time is much worse than the damage caused by smoking cigarettes. #AQI #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir
One of the primary reason for drought & desertification is human-induced #ClimateChange. The main culprit is fossil fuel industries. While embracing clean energy & restoring the degraded land let us also prevent & halt the misuse of land. #RestorationLandRecovery
#AirQuality is worse if you live near traffic junctions, mines, industries etc. Specific measures to reduce pollution in these areas need to be taken. #AQI #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir
#VehicularEmission is a major contributor to NOX and PM2.5 pollution. Using public transport & either cycling/walking for shorter distances will help a great deal in improving #AirQuality #AirPollution #KnowYourAir #AQI
#AirQualityIndex is measured based on real-time. It is updated every hour. For example, air quality that was measured between 8.00 am to 9.00 am is reported at 9.00 am, and so on. #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir
#ClimateChange induced #oceanacidification and #oceanwarming are affecting the life of marine species and the livelihood of people depending on it. Bold steps are needed to reduce the use of fossil fuels to conserve our life-supporting oceans. #WorldOceansDay
#EcosystemRestoration is the process of reversing the degradation of ecosystems, such as landscapes, lakes and oceans to regain their ecological functionality. One way to do this is by keeping fossil fuels in the ground and embracing clean energy. #WorldEnvironmentDay