Winter pain: How Delhi’s pollution spikes are mirroring traffic hours
A CSE analysis reveals Delhi-NCR's early winter pollution spikes are closely linked to traffic emissions, with PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide rising in tandem. Persistent carbon monoxide exceedances highlight ongoing vehicular pollution, even as farm fire contributions decrease. The report urges a focus on cleaner vehicles and fuels to combat the elevated, plateauing pollution levels.
A CSE analysis reveals Delhi-NCR's early winter pollution spikes are closely linked to traffic emissions, with PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide rising in tandem. Persistent carbon monoxide exceedances highlight ongoing vehicular pollution, even as farm fire contributions decrease. The report urges a focus on cleaner vehicles and fuels to combat the elevated, plateauing pollution levels.
