132 countries surveyed - India’s has the worst air pollution in the entire

[davidson]

February 1, 2012

India’s has the worst air pollution in the entire world, beating China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, according to a study released during this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.

Of 132 countries whose environments were surveyed, India ranks dead last in the ‘Air (effects on human health)’ ranking.

http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/indias-air-the-worlds-unhealthiest-study-says/

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[Sonyuke_Songpaisan]

air pollution is a hot-topic in China recently and we do have a serious pollution in big cities. PM 2.5 will be monitored.

 

[davidson]

“We should not compare our country with others,” Dr. Saha said.

His advice? “It is a non-issue, we have other pressing problems like poverty, focus on them.”

 

[Roybot]

Already posted David Song

 

[JAT BALWAN]

Disturbing news.... but nothing to worry we`ll handle it...

By the way it`s only me or anyone else also missing Hafizzzz....

 

[IndoUS]

With industrialization also comes the menace of rampant pollution. I would say give it some time as things start to cool down and better measure are taken to tackle the issue of pollution.

 

[below_freezing]

With industrialization also comes the menace of rampant pollution. I would say give it some time as things start to cool down and better measure are taken to tackle the issue of pollution.

Is India industrializing? This is a serious question, not a troll.

 

[KRAIT]

Is India industrializing? This is a serious question, not a troll.

Yeah, but comparatively lower pace, now picking up. But green technology is on rise, Solar energy is been pursued heavily. Hope this will help in controlling pollution. We also need strict government measures.

 

[davidson]

Is India industrializing? This is a serious question, not a troll.

good question

 

[below_freezing]

Yeah, but comparatively lower pace, now picking up. But green technology is on rise, Solar energy is been pursued heavily. Hope this will help in controlling pollution. We also need strict government measures.

India is not even close to being a leader in the solar industry though. Not top 10 in companies, installations, sales or total energy.

Solar water heating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of photovoltaics companies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[KRAIT]

India is not even close to being a leader in the solar industry though. Not top 10 in companies, installations, sales or total energy.

Solar water heating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of photovoltaics companies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Where did i say we are the leaders? We are trying and we have long way to go.... no need to prove your supremacy... Its about india, stick to topic.

 

[davidson]

India has the world's most toxic air, said a new study released lately at an international forum, confirming earlier research results that the country is faced with serious air and water pollution.

India has secured the last place in the study report by scoring a minuscule 3.73 out of 100 points!!


Switzerland = 99
Noway = 98
Japan = 80
Iran = 63
Iraq = 62



India = 3.73

India facing with serious air, water pollution: study

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[below_freezing]

Where did i say we are the leaders? We are trying and we have long way to go.... no need to prove your supremacy... Its about india, stick to topic.

Solar energy is still too expensive for India. India should stick to fossil fuels until it reaches a Chinese level of development, otherwise economic growth will slow down immensely.

 

[Windjammer]

Mumbai and New Delhi rank 5th and 6th in the 10 most polluted cities index.

MUMBAI

Mumbai is one of the most populated cities of the world so you can see piles of garbage in various streets of the city. It is also considered to be one of the busiest and crowded cities of the world. There are places in the city where you would perhaps not want to go due to stink that comes from ****** garbage scattered over there. The pollution in these areas is massive and is spoiling the beauty of the city on daily basis.
Apart from this, air pollution is also engulfing the city a lot. The gasses released into the air are so dangerous that it can kill a person gradually. Nevertheless, NGOs and other social activists are pledging to find the best solutions to redevelop the city. However the government hopes to transform Mumbai back into a modern metropolis despite recent economic decline. A recent report, issued by Vision Mumbai, proposed changes in infrastructure, pollution control and economic growth strategy, which is contributing to the seeking more than 1 billion dollar of aid from the Indian government.

NEW DELHI

Garbage and sewage is creating water-borne diseases contributing to extremely high rates of infant morbidity in New Delhi.
Delhi is considered to be the fourth most polluted city in the world. Today pollution is one of the serious problems faced by the public and concerned authorities. Growing industrialization and migration is creating a unique challenge for the government to overcome. The alarming growth in the number of vehicles in Delhi is a major threat as everyday over 1000 vehicles are increasing on the roads in Delhi. The city is usually full of fog due to heavy traffic, and industries throw 3,000 ton of pollutants into the air every day. Thermal power plants contribute 13 per cent of air pollution.
Waste has become another major concern with the increase of hospitals in the city. Private hospitals and nursing homes do not have any adequate arrangements to treat hospital waste. Ground water is also being contaminated by toxic elements released by various industrial discharges.


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[KRAIT]

Solar energy is still too expensive for India. India should stick to fossil fuels until it reaches a Chinese level of development, otherwise economic growth will slow down immensely.

The government of India is promoting the use of solar energy through various strategies. In the latest budget for 2010/11, the government has announced an allocation of 10 billion (US$200 million) towards the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and the establishment of a clean energy fund. It is an increase of 3.8 billion (US$76 million) from the previous budget.Solar power in India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia