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Air pollution presents a stark contrast between North and South India, with significant implications for public health. In North India, cities like Delhi face severe pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations often exceeding safe limits. For instance, Delhi's PM2.5 levels averaged around 143 micrograms per cubic metre in 2020, far above the WHO's recommended limit of 10 micrograms per cubic metre. This elevated pollution contributes to a range of health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart problems, and premature mortality. Conversely, South Indian cities like Bengaluru and Chennai typically experience lower pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations below the national average. For instance, Bengaluru's PM2.5 levels were around 28 micrograms per cubic metre in 2020. This disparity underscores the urgent need for targeted pollution control measures tailored to regional differences across India.

Air pollution presents a stark contrast between North and South India, with significant implications for public health. In North India, cities like Delhi face severe pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations often exceeding safe limits. For instance, Delhi's PM2.5 levels averaged around 143 micrograms per cubic metre in 2020, far above the WHO's recommended limit of 10 micrograms per cubic metre. This elevated pollution contributes to a range of health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart problems, and premature mortality. Conversely, South Indian cities like Bengaluru and Chennai typically experience lower pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations below the national average. For instance, Bengaluru's PM2.5 levels were around 28 micrograms per cubic metre in 2020. This disparity underscores the urgent need for targeted pollution control measures tailored to regional differences across India. #AirQuality #NorthSouthDivide

Air pollution in India reached a staggering toll of 1.67 million deaths in 2019, marking the highest death count attributed to pollution globally. This figure accounted for a significant 17.8% of all deaths in the country that year. The impact of rising pollution levels on health of the citizens are dire, extending to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory ailments affecting people belonging to all age groups and is also known to diminish IQ levels for children. Furthermore, the financial strain of India’s healthcare system is substantial, with estimated costs nearing $12 billion in 2019 alone due to pollution-related illnesses and mortality. Climate change further compounds this crisis due to factors like stagnant atmospheres, rising particulate matter due to higher temperatures, and the formation of ground-level ozone. #AirPollution #AirCrisis #AirEmergency

Air pollution in India reached a staggering toll of 1.67 million deaths in 2019, marking the highest death count attributed to pollution globally. This figure accounted for a significant 17.8% of all deaths in the country that year. The impact of rising pollution levels on health of the citizens are dire, extending to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory ailments affecting people belonging to all age groups and is also known to diminish IQ levels for children. Furthermore, the financial strain of India’s healthcare system is substantial, with estimated costs nearing $12 billion in 2019 alone due to pollution-related illnesses and mortality. Climate change further compounds this crisis due to factors like stagnant atmospheres, rising particulate matter due to higher temperatures, and the formation of ground-level ozone.

As Bharat is struggling with heat waves which is absolutely not normal this year many cities are facing higher temperature never seen before..🥵 We are already seeing climate impact and people are realizing importance of cover, shades and trees.🌳 But there is urgency here, from perspective of employee's working conditions which comes under "Social " factor of ESG specially for companies who hire people full time or on contract for field work ( outside office environment).🚧 The heat waves are fatal and affects people staying outside . Hence during heat waves conditions, the HR policies of companies, need to include this scenario and allow people to work at odd hours so as to avoid heat waves . In short avoid going out between 11 am to 4 pm.😶🌫️ Whereever possible allow them to work online and only when it's really urgent, then allow them to go out during noon times.👨💻 Additionally companies need to allow work from home for all employees.👨💻 Though the employee is working inside cool areas , they are still coming via different way of transportation like cars, taxis, bikes, buses etc. The exhaust of these vehicles increase heat and pollution on roads resulting into more worse impact of heat waves situation .🚗🛵🌞 Also ensure office areas do not reduce temperature below 24 degree since higher electricity demands and heat can lead to power outage conditions and can further reduce productive hours.🌡️ Request all companies and HR to think as humans, if not about climate heat or impact ,and save lives by urgent actions 🙏 This can be situation in all countries, so people need to know what they should be doing in this situation and it's impact on economy and people. #heatwaves #bharat #climatechange #climateimpact #savesoil #biodiversity #ESG #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #carbontax #carbonoffsets #solarflares

In recent decades, India has witnessed a disturbing rise in air pollution, with levels increasing by 67.7% since 1998. This environmental crisis not only degrades our beautiful landscapes but also has severe health implications, reducing the average life expectancy by 2.3 years. Imagine the stories untold, the moments missed. It's more than an environmental issue; it's a dire health emergency that demands our immediate attention and action to ensure cleaner, healthier air for all. #Airpollution #ParalitoPower

Air pollution in India extends beyond a public health crisis; it's an economic catastrophe, draining over $150 billion annually from the country's coffers. This financial hemorrhage stems from lost productivity, healthcare expenses, and, most tragically, premature deaths. In major cities like Delhi and Mumbai, air pollution has prematurely ended the lives of tens of thousands, costing billions in economic losses. It's a clarion call for investing in cleaner air as an investment in our economic resilience and collective well-being. #AirPollution #ParaliToPower

Yesterday the The Times Of India featured a news item that links air pollution (PM in particular) to Type 2 diabetes. India's rapid urbanization and industrialization have brought economic growth, but they have also led to significant environmental challenges, particularly air pollution. When it comes to indoor air quality (IAQ), particulate matter (PM) is the often-overlooked elephant in the room. While many factors affect IAQ, PM stands out as one of the most critical due to its significant and wide-ranging health impacts. Vulnerable Populations: Children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions are particularly at risk. Prevalence: PM is omnipresent in both outdoor and indoor environments, especially in urban areas and homes using biomass fuels for cooking. Penetration: PM2.5 particles are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream, making them more harmful than larger particles often resulting in Respiratory issues, Cardiovascular diseases and increased Mortality. These findings underscore the urgency of addressing indoor air pollution in India. The first step towards mitigation should be to measure the IAQ pollutants in our indoor spaces. We must increase awareness about IAQ and mandate display of IAQ in our public buildings. #IndoorAirQuality #Kaiterra #DemandHealthyAir https://lnkd.in/ddwSEiSw

High ambient air pollution declines the effectiveness of clean cooking fuel in preventing low birth weight. Many parts in rural India face the dual burden of household and ambient air pollution. Simultaneous control of both is essential to gain the optimal health benefits, Happy to share the findings of this collaborative research. Sagnik Dey Santu Ghosh Ekta Chaudhary Prayas (Health Group), Pune #airpollution #cleancooking #healthimpact

A remarkable study by colleagues at Prayas (Health Group), Pune! There are linkages of Household Air Pollution (HAP) to Low birth-weight (LBW) of infants. Similarly linkages of Ambient Air Pollution (AAP) and LBW exist. But would it not help the condition of LBW by just improving HAP through clean cooking implements? The answer is, "Yes of course, but only to an extent". The study claims that the positive effects of reduced HAP exposure of pregnant women may diminish (especially LBW infants) if AAP levels continue to be high. In other words, if we want to keep the positive effects of clean cooking, we ought to focus on AAP too, and do so simultaneously in specific geographies.