It is expected that by 2030, around 50% of the global population will be residing in urban areas and more than 80% of population of urban regions will be exposed to harmful levels of pollution. The degradation of ambient air quality in the urban regions of India is a complex issue affected by multiple factors and agents.
Causes of Air Pollution in India
Impacts of Air Pollution
Measures To Tackle the Complexity of Air Pollution
Tackling air pollution is a complex issue which requires cooperation and coordination among multiple stakeholders from individual households to industries, farmers, NGOs, transport sector, power plants, waste collectors, construction firms, architects, and government agencies. The following measures can be taken to tackle the problem of air pollution: