Delhi would have to be shut down for 6 months in a year!
Some are even worse.
One person dies every hour in Delhi because of air pollution
So when will clean air get votes?
Status of July 28, 1998 Supreme court orders
Supreme Court hearing on air pollution in Delhi, May 13 1999
More challenges per car
Today, breathing is dangerous to your health. To clean the air of poisons it is vital to develop a pollutant-wise action plan
The Truth lies here take a look for yourself
Asteroids? No, ultrafine particles (0.65 microns) in the air. Mostly from diesel exhaust.
How far tiny particles penetrate your lungs
See for yourself the myth and the facts
Ban private diesel cars
Explains everything Implement the Supreme Court order on CNG. Vital for reducing particulates.
Supply clean diesel to Delhi
Eliminate benzene
Warranty on emissions
A smog alert system for Delhi
Transparency in emissions
Fiscal incentives to improve vehicle technology
Nine out of ten particles emitted from diesel engines are smaller than 1 micron, (PM1). These particles carry some of the most deadly cancer causing substances known to humans.
Slow and steady may lose the race
Rapidly growing numbers of vehicles need fast responses. Slow improvements in emission standards will not check rapid pollution.