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Kolkata Confronts Air Pollution Crisis: A Close Look at the Urban Air Quality Dilemma
By Karmactive Staff
Kolkata battles severe air pollution, with the Central Pollution Control Board rating the air quality as critically poor.
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In 2022, the city's PM2.5 levels reached 84 µg/m³, thrice above WHO's safe limit.
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Increasing vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and construction dust majorly contribute to the pollution.
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Air pollution in Kolkata causes an estimated 13,000 deaths yearly, as per a 2019 World Bank study.
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IIT Kharagpur's research shows significant rural NO2 pollution, with notable seasonal variations.
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Kolkata's government initiatives focus on stricter emission norms and promoting public transportation.
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The Kolkata Clean Air Campaign advocates for sustainable transport and awareness about air quality.
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NGO 'Eternal Bliss' aims to plant 100,000 mangroves in Sundarbans to combat pollution and protect the ecosystem.
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More action is needed in Kolkata's fight against air pollution, calling for community-wide engagement and awareness.
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