Air Pollution

The average air pollution in big cities is about four times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) limits as per a new research study.

Causes

The main causes of air pollution are:

Vehicular emissions
Industrial emissions
Dust fall

Effects

Major effects of air pollution are described here under:

Respiratory diseases and eye irritation etc.
Reduced visibility
Loss of vegetation
Damage to material, heritage and monuments
Effects on growth of plants

Remedies

Some remedies are given in the following which can be effective against rising air pollution:

Always keep your vehicle in good condition
Prefer 4-stroke engine vehicles
Use CNG as transport fuel
Limit the industrial effluents as per Punjab Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS)
Do not establish industrial units within the residential areas
Apply 3R formula i.e. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Plant as many trees as possible