Air pollution Report : Environment for UPSC Exams


Air pollution Report : Environment for UPSC Exams


  • World Energy Outlook report by International Energy Agency titled “Energy and Air Pollution, World Energy Outlook Special Report”.
  • Mere 1% of Indians live in areas that meet WHO air quality standards. This could increase to almost 10 per cent by 2040, if stringent air pollution regulations are in place.  
  • Major Pollutants identified ares:  
    • NOx (nitrates) -transport is the major contributor of nitrates.
    • SO2 (sulfates) - power sector (thermal power stations, back-up generators) for sulfates.
    • PM2.5 (particulate matter) – residential sector, biomass burning for cooking and heating.
  • NOx emissions growth could be contained to 10 per cent in 2040 by new passenger car standards (BS VI).  
  • The report recognizes the part of Environmental Protection Amendment Rules (EPA) 2015 in firming emission standards for new and existing plants.

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