Air quality is worsening all over world. The public health hazard is becoming a political issue. But people, on the other hand, are getting more aware of the health risks. Our common outrage will drive actions. It is important to stress that air pollution affects all- the rich and the poor. It is also important that we understand that even the rich cannot protect themselves by installing air-purifiers. These measures are not enough to keep away the assault of these toxins from our bodies. We must work to push solutions and drive actions.
From a national standpoint we should know the steps that we must initiate. There is a clear road map and we know the vehicle numbers; polluting vehicles on the road; use of dirty fuels like pet coke, furnace oil and coal; garbage burning and mismanagement of roads and construction dust are the key causes of pollution. All these can be fixed and must. But it requires sustained action and not chest beating during high smog episodes.
What we need public transport should be encouraged by the public only. They should not buy or use individual vehicles on the road to show their status. The use of clean fuels should be there on filling stations. Diesel vehicles should be restricted. City’s garbage and dust should be managed in a proper manner. Government should provide incentives to the farmers for not burning their crop residues.
The action should be done on a scale at a fast pace. The key issue is that we are not doing anything. Lethargy behavior of government and public is ultimately worsening the condition. By the way, we are getting habitual with the situation and actually loving to live within it.
By- Dr. Bhawana Asnani.
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