If you don’t want to get submerged underwater, then read on. You must’ve heard about Delhi pollution and the AQI level of India’s capital, after all, it has gained a lot of public attention and raised international concern since last month. The situation deteriorated when the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) chairman Bhure Lal in a letter to the chief secretaries of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh said that the air quality has reached ‘severe-plus’ level.
Even the apex court criticized both state and central government for not taking adequate measures to tackle the problem of air pollution. The recent bursting of crackers and burning crop stubble in Haryana and Punjab are two major factors that have contributed to Delhi’s plight. More than 1500 people gathered at India Gate for protesting against the government as it failed to take any action to tackle the air pollution in the city.
However, do we know we are also responsible for taking the AQI in the apocalyptic level? If we try a little harder, every individual can make a difference and improve the overall air quality. With the below mentioned 10 tips, we might find ways to fight Delhi Pollution.
Understand the Source of Delhi Pollution
According to the Federal Environment Protection Agency in the USA, six major particulates contribute to air pollution. These are nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, particulate matter, and ground-level ozone. You must be going “Ground-level ozone, what’s that?”. Well, it is one of the MAJOR air pollutants. This occurs when nitrogen oxide gets mixed up with other volatile compounds in the air. Gasoline vapors, storage of chemical agents, utility plant or factory emissions and car exhaust fumes are the sources of ground-level ozone. To fight Delhi pollution, we must first make ourselves aware of the cause.
Plant More Plants
If you’re a fan of gardening, you’re already doing your bit to reduce the pollution! Household plants like Peace Lily, English Ivy, and Gerbera Daisy are instrumental in reducing carbon monoxide. If you can, try to plant more trees in your surroundings.
Propagating the adverse effect of deforestation in schools and colleges will also help Delhi to regain its air quality. At least one plant should be planted by every individual in a month either individually or with the help of any NGOs. Also, shedding of trees for new construction needs to be minimized. Action regarding it has to be taken. They work as natural air-filters for our nature.
Go solar to fight Delhi Pollution
Electricity might seem like a greenway to heat up your home but VOCs generated from the electrical utility plant is one of the major contributors to air pollution. Though the solar panels are costly in India, more usage will help the solar panel manufacturing companies to reduce the cost of their product. Also, people need to be encouraged to use automobiles driven by solar energy.
Go for Car-Pool
Carpooling is a new concept that is encouraged in every city of India nowadays. One of the big reasons is to tackle the air pollution caused by automobiles. Lesser number of vehicles in the road will not only reduce congestion but will also help in reducing the carbon monoxide proportion in air.
Go Lead-free
Always keep a check that there are no leaks in the lines of your electric appliance or gas. Do not burn garbage, trash openly in your surroundings. Disposing of lead batteries is also very important. Do not use lead-based paints. Nowadays, many companies are manufacturing lead-free paints. Ensure to check the label before buying paints.
Go Organic
Choose organic fertilizers and pesticides for your agricultural activities. The government should spread the message among farmers around Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh region to use organic insecticides, pesticides, and fertilizers for agricultural purposes.
Mandatory Pollution Check
The government should emphasize more on making pollution check of the vehicle. A mandate pollution check would help to mitigate the problem as old vehicles in the street has higher emission comparing to the newer ones.
Reuse Paper Bags and use Recyclable Products
It is advisable to use paper bags as plastics contribute to landfills which is one of the major air pollutions causing agents. Buy products will recyclable symbol on its pack.
Quit Smoking
Smoking does not only cause a hazard to your health but also affects society. Try to reduce any smoke or dust spread. If every household makes a practice of this way, then the city could improve the overall air quality.
More awareness
We are generation Z. And we are the ones who should be aware of ways to reduce the menace of air pollution. It should not remain the content of our textbooks but we should also know the practical implication
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