Question Q.9Elaborate with examplesGS2GS1

Air pollution is as much an issue of equity and justice as it is an environmental one. Elaborate with examples.

Introduction

Per WHO Air Quality Report, life expectancy of Indians exposed to air pollution has been reduced by more than 2 years. Delhi has been considered as world's most polluted capital city.

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Main Body

Environmental Issue & Air Pollution

Rising Pollutants in atmosphere:

PM 2.5

PM 10

Issue of Acid rain

Respiratory issues among plants and animals

Biodiversity losses and Extinction

Change in weather patterns due to air pollution (Extremely pollutants like condensed nuclear mound dust particles)

Formation of smog due to smoke and fog

Issue of Equity and Justice

1Violation of Article 21 (Right to Clean Environment)

2Disproportionate impact on poor due to vulnerability of street vendors

3Exposure to higher pollution among blue collar tops and informal labor (TCL), rag pickers

4Gendered impact of air pollution (TGI), Indoor pollution due to biomass and chulla on corner

5Air Quality Monitoring and Management

2National Clean Air Program

3Graded Response Plan

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Conclusion

Given wider implications of city pollution, India must prioritize new efforts towards cleaner and safer air (CDA Goals)

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Topper

MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Environmental Issues and Justice

Air Pollution

Equity and Justice in Environmental Context

Writing Stats

173

Total words

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Bullets

Analytical and Structured

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