THE BURNING PROBLEM OF AIR POLLUTION

burning problem of air pollutionThe national capital has been encountering high rates of declining air quality due to the continuous burning of agricultural waste in the neighboring states causing a visible haze. A 2013 study found air pollution to be the fifth largest killer in India, causing more than 600,000 premature deaths. An increase in the PM2.5 (fine respirable particles) to about 205 microgram per cubic meter has also been found.

The rise in pollution level has also caused breathing-related ailments in the city, as per health experts. Burning of agricultural waste is one of the primary contributors to high-level of pollution. Moreover, doctors are seeing an increase in cases of acute respiratory conditions like asthma, lung cancer, breathing problems, heart disorders and other associated ailments. Also, due to the PM2.5 level being very high, there is a 10-15% increase in complaints of asthma, allergies and COPD.

System of air quality weather forecasting and research (SAFAR), an air quality monitor in the capital, too has linked the peaking of PM 2.5 to burning of agriculture waste in the bordering states of Punjab and Haryana.

A lot of toxic gases like carbon monoxide, methane, hydrocarbon and ozone gases and particulate matter have been found in the atmosphere. They cause pollution and are contaminating our indoor air quality by entering into our homes from outside. Studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that the indoor levels of pollutants may be 15 to 20 times and occasionally more than 100 times. This is even higher than outdoor pollutant levels. Indoor air pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health.

Corporate_flyer_2So when you are looking out for air purification systems for your inner spaces, you might want to consider Magneto Environmental Grouppe’s revolutionary indoor air purification range that can work wonders in purifying the air. By focusing on indoor air quality, a lot of health related complications can be avoided. The difference in air quality is noticeable; the air is fresher without the presence of dust, microbes, gases and other allergens.

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