Drop in Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Levels in India
According to a recent study conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, there has been a significant drop in Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) levels in India in the last decade as compared to the previous three decades.
- SO2 is an atmospheric pollutant and can be converted to sulfate aerosols in humid conditions. These aerosols can affect clouds reflectively, rainfall and regional climate. At higher concentrations, SO2 adversely affects human health and the ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- Time Covered: The study represents temporal changes in SO2 concentrations across India in the last four decades (1980-2020).
- Reasons for Drop: The reduction in emission and ....

