Inhaling #Smog & #Soot that are emitted from the combustion of #Fossilfuels through vehicles, factories, power plants, incinerators, engines etc. can cause serious health hazards. #KnowYourAir #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir
According to #AirQualityLifeIndex, #AirPollution caused by PM2.5 and PM10 is more devastating than communicable diseases like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, cigarette smoking and even war. #KnowYourAir #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir
#India has 22 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world. India's population is exposed to #AirPollution that is four times the maximum recommended level by #WorldHealthOrganization. #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir
India's projected increase in #CoalMining could result in an increase in toxic #MethaneEmissions as well. More the reason to move away from #FossilFuels and embrace #CleanEnergy. #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir
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
#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