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.