If Delhi’s air pollution could be lowered to the national standard, it would increase the life expectancy of Delhi’s citizens by six years. Photo: HTAir pollution in Delhi has dominated the headlines over the past few weeks and rightly so. Medical experts in India have warned that children exposed to this level of pollution will develop asthmatic problems much earlier than normal. The Environmental (Prevention and Control of) Pollution Authority (EPCA), established by the Supreme Court, has prepared a comprehensive multi-dimensional action plan for control of pollution in Delhi. Anyone who doubts whether the costs are worth it should consider that researchers have concluded that if Delhi’s air pollution could be lowered to the national standard, it would increase the life expectancy of Delhi’s citizens by six years.

Source: Mint November 23, 2017 21:45 UTC