​Karnataka Cities Face 300% Higher Pollution Burden

  • A new study reveals that air pollution in Karnataka's secondary and tertiary cities has surged, placing up to 300% more pollution burden on residents and necessitating new strategies to address the issue.
  • The study by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) analyzed pollution from vehicles, industries, and road dust in Hubballi-Dharwad, Davanagere, and Kalaburagi, with a focus on PM 2.5 levels.
  • Researchers utilized an airshed model to assess pollution sources beyond city boundaries, revealing that the pollution burden in these regions is significantly higher than previously ....
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