Questions tagged [air-pollution]

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Why is Delhi the most air-polluted city of the world?

Despite the fact that India lies below USA and China on the list of carbon emitters in world, why is Delhi the most air-polluted city of the world? Also why are so many Indian cities (and no US city), mentioned on the list by USA TODAY, with high…
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What would be a viable and justifiable policy to handle short-term acute pollution incidents across large urban areas such as Delhi?

Air pollution in Delhi has rose up to hazardous level with air quality index crossing 500 in many areas. But unlike other polluted cities (like Beijing), Delhi has no shut down of schools and businesses. Such a shut down would not only prevent…