AIR QUALITY IN & AROUND OUR TOWN
Being the most valuable chain of our developing society, the onus to improve the lives of ours, our kids and the habitant of our part of the world lies solely on us. We today cannot blame the millions of our brothers who are deprived of education and better life as they are still struggling to meet their both end but we can help by doing our part of job being the part of improving our environment by emitting less Green House Gases.
Delhi's AIR QUALITY has been worsened and its value as measured is ranging between PM 225 to 260 highest (100 times more than normal) of any city in the world.
PM 2.5 LEVEL (Particulate matter is measured the pollutants particles in micron dia.)
0-50 is VERY GOOD, 51-100-GOOD,101-200-Still healthy,201-250-UNHEALTHY,
251-300 is DANGER
This type of air pollution can also cause or worsen serious illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia.
Exposure to PM2.5 is associated with a significant rise in the number of premature deaths from respiratory and heart disease.
PM2.5 and asthma are a bad mix. PM2.5 can increase the number of asthma attacks, and make them more severe. Patients who are suffering from asthma lie in danger zone with increased PM level.
The only way to save our lives and improve the way of leaving to ourselves and our new generation by taking the following corrective measures:-
(a)IN OUR BACKYARDS
Plant more trees, and shrubs which absorb and filters air pollutants,
Stop and strictly prohibit the nature and habit of backyard burning instead adopt recycling & composting,
(b) IN YOUR HOME
Wood heaters and fireplaces are a major source of air pollution. They generate a lot of greenhouse gas through methane production and, when they are burning incorrectly, produce smoke, soot, odours and a range of toxic compounds.
Gas heating and reverse-cycle air-conditioners are a better heating alternative because they don't produce smoke and they emit less greenhouse gases per unit of heat.
(c) GETTING AROUND
Keep your car well-serviced and tyres properly inflated
This reduces exhaust emissions, increases fuel efficiency and saves you money.
Only fill the petrol tank to the first click
This avoids spillage and reduces the release of petrol fumes into the air.
Switch to unleaded petrol
This reduces atmospheric lead levels. Unleaded petrol can be used in some pre-1986 vehicles. Check with the manufacturer.
Drive smoothly
Avoiding excessive acceleration and braking reduces exhaust emissions and helps save money on petrol.
Cold engines produce much more emissions than if the car is already warm, so combining all of your errands into a longer journey reduces the level of emissions produced.
Carpool with friends or co-workers
This reduces the number of vehicles on the road and emissions. It also helps save money by sharing petrol and toll expenses.
Walk or cycle
This is a cheap, healthy alternative for short trips.
Catch public transport
By catching the bus, train or ferry once a week you can reduce your contribution to weekday air pollution by up to 20 per cent.
Being the most valuable chain of our developing society, the onus to improve the lives of ours, our kids and the habitant of our part of the world lies solely on us. We today cannot blame the millions of our brothers who are deprived of education and better life as they are still struggling to meet their both end but we can help by doing our part of job being the part of improving our environment by emitting less Green House Gases.
Delhi's AIR QUALITY has been worsened and its value as measured is ranging between PM 225 to 260 highest (100 times more than normal) of any city in the world.
PM 2.5 LEVEL (Particulate matter is measured the pollutants particles in micron dia.)
0-50 is VERY GOOD, 51-100-GOOD,101-200-Still healthy,201-250-UNHEALTHY,
251-300 is DANGER
This type of air pollution can also cause or worsen serious illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia.
Exposure to PM2.5 is associated with a significant rise in the number of premature deaths from respiratory and heart disease.
PM2.5 and asthma are a bad mix. PM2.5 can increase the number of asthma attacks, and make them more severe. Patients who are suffering from asthma lie in danger zone with increased PM level.
The only way to save our lives and improve the way of leaving to ourselves and our new generation by taking the following corrective measures:-
(a)IN OUR BACKYARDS
Plant more trees, and shrubs which absorb and filters air pollutants,
Stop and strictly prohibit the nature and habit of backyard burning instead adopt recycling & composting,
(b) IN YOUR HOME
Wood heaters and fireplaces are a major source of air pollution. They generate a lot of greenhouse gas through methane production and, when they are burning incorrectly, produce smoke, soot, odours and a range of toxic compounds.
Gas heating and reverse-cycle air-conditioners are a better heating alternative because they don't produce smoke and they emit less greenhouse gases per unit of heat.
(c) GETTING AROUND
Keep your car well-serviced and tyres properly inflated
This reduces exhaust emissions, increases fuel efficiency and saves you money.
Only fill the petrol tank to the first click
This avoids spillage and reduces the release of petrol fumes into the air.
Switch to unleaded petrol
This reduces atmospheric lead levels. Unleaded petrol can be used in some pre-1986 vehicles. Check with the manufacturer.
Drive smoothly
Avoiding excessive acceleration and braking reduces exhaust emissions and helps save money on petrol.
Cold engines produce much more emissions than if the car is already warm, so combining all of your errands into a longer journey reduces the level of emissions produced.
Carpool with friends or co-workers
This reduces the number of vehicles on the road and emissions. It also helps save money by sharing petrol and toll expenses.
Walk or cycle
This is a cheap, healthy alternative for short trips.
Catch public transport
By catching the bus, train or ferry once a week you can reduce your contribution to weekday air pollution by up to 20 per cent.
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