The rise of the air purifier industry
behind new delhi’s thick cloud of smoke? a lot of denial.
by：Yovog
2023-09-23
Last weekend was terrible for residents of New Delhi.
The city was suddenly shrouded in heavy fog in January, but the mild weather made it impossible.
In fact, Delhi is surrounded by smoke and millions of people are breathing smoke.
Panic residents are scrambling to buy masks and air purifiers.
Many people complain about inflammation in their eyes and lungs.
Health counseling was issued, warning against going out or doing physical activity outdoors, especially for children and the elderly.
\"Pollution has increased [the]
Outside Delhi is like a gas chamber, \"Delhi\'s chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, said at a press conference on Saturday.
Visibility is still poor throughout the day, and the Air Quality Index reports that levels of hazardous pollutants reach 17 times the safety limit.
Schools closed on Monday and some offices allowed employees to work from home.
A series of seasonal pollution, coupled with high humidity and low winds, has created a perfect storm for the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, which is currently ranked number one in the world.
But for the city\'s chief minister, the responsibility lies entirely with neighboring Punjab and Haryana, where crop fires are common.
Most farmers in the area, after harvesting rice crops, turn to burning residual waste or \"stubble\" and emit a large amount of toxic Aerosol and Gas. (
Environmental protection methods like compost take up to 45 days
For most farmers who are eager to plant the next crop, the equipment and funding required is too expensive and time consuming. )
Ministers in these states say they should not be blamed.
They are responsible for the year in Delhi.
Since the World Health Organization announced the Indian capital as the world\'s most polluted city in 2014, air quality has been a concern. (
During that time, it enjoyed some breakthroughs from the top spot. )
Most politicians avoid discussing a major cause of the high pollution peak of Diwali.
India held its annual festival celebration on October.
On the 30 th, thousands of fireworks were set off across the country and in the capital.
Every hazardous pollutant discharged far exceeds WHO\'s safety limits.
Although the anti-traditional civic movement has declined in sales this year, many Hindus see setting off firecrackers as part of their religious freedom.
In fact, after the Delhi government
Diwaliban for explosives does not include explosives for \"religious activities.
\"Politically, it\'s a bad move to limit Hindu celebrations.
Instead, the State Government of Delhi is implementing a series of short-term measures
There will be no term measures that will arouse so much public anger.
Construction is temporarily prohibited and pollution factories have been closed.
Earlier this year, the city also tried two road rations.
Cycle to reduce vehicle emissions.
Environmental activists have criticized the measures for being temporary at best. But long-Terminology solution
Such as improving public transport and bicycle infrastructure, or greening electricity consumption in factories --
Not on the horizon.
At present, leaving the town may be the best way for choking residents in Delhi to seek relief.
Nimisha Jaiswal reported the story in New Delhi, India.
The story was first published on lobalpost.
Its content was created separately by USA Today.
The city was suddenly shrouded in heavy fog in January, but the mild weather made it impossible.
In fact, Delhi is surrounded by smoke and millions of people are breathing smoke.
Panic residents are scrambling to buy masks and air purifiers.
Many people complain about inflammation in their eyes and lungs.
Health counseling was issued, warning against going out or doing physical activity outdoors, especially for children and the elderly.
\"Pollution has increased [the]
Outside Delhi is like a gas chamber, \"Delhi\'s chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, said at a press conference on Saturday.
Visibility is still poor throughout the day, and the Air Quality Index reports that levels of hazardous pollutants reach 17 times the safety limit.
Schools closed on Monday and some offices allowed employees to work from home.
A series of seasonal pollution, coupled with high humidity and low winds, has created a perfect storm for the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, which is currently ranked number one in the world.
But for the city\'s chief minister, the responsibility lies entirely with neighboring Punjab and Haryana, where crop fires are common.
Most farmers in the area, after harvesting rice crops, turn to burning residual waste or \"stubble\" and emit a large amount of toxic Aerosol and Gas. (
Environmental protection methods like compost take up to 45 days
For most farmers who are eager to plant the next crop, the equipment and funding required is too expensive and time consuming. )
Ministers in these states say they should not be blamed.
They are responsible for the year in Delhi.
Since the World Health Organization announced the Indian capital as the world\'s most polluted city in 2014, air quality has been a concern. (
During that time, it enjoyed some breakthroughs from the top spot. )
Most politicians avoid discussing a major cause of the high pollution peak of Diwali.
India held its annual festival celebration on October.
On the 30 th, thousands of fireworks were set off across the country and in the capital.
Every hazardous pollutant discharged far exceeds WHO\'s safety limits.
Although the anti-traditional civic movement has declined in sales this year, many Hindus see setting off firecrackers as part of their religious freedom.
In fact, after the Delhi government
Diwaliban for explosives does not include explosives for \"religious activities.
\"Politically, it\'s a bad move to limit Hindu celebrations.
Instead, the State Government of Delhi is implementing a series of short-term measures
There will be no term measures that will arouse so much public anger.
Construction is temporarily prohibited and pollution factories have been closed.
Earlier this year, the city also tried two road rations.
Cycle to reduce vehicle emissions.
Environmental activists have criticized the measures for being temporary at best. But long-Terminology solution
Such as improving public transport and bicycle infrastructure, or greening electricity consumption in factories --
Not on the horizon.
At present, leaving the town may be the best way for choking residents in Delhi to seek relief.
Nimisha Jaiswal reported the story in New Delhi, India.
The story was first published on lobalpost.
Its content was created separately by USA Today.
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