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India launches annual New Delhi campaign against toxic air pollution
Phys.org reports that India began its yearly measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people that is regularly ranked among the most polluted capitals in the world.
Yearly campaign opens this week
According to Phys.org, the annual effort to clean up dangerous air in the capital got under way on Thursday. The outlet describes the city as a megacity of 30 million people.
A recurring pollution problem
The capital is regularly listed among the most polluted capitals worldwide, and the seasonal steps are taken against that backdrop. The report does not detail the specific controls, their scope or their expected effect.
Open questions
- Which specific controls does the annual programme include?
- How far are the measures expected to reduce pollution in the city?