Question Q.18GS1GS1
"Air pollution is as much an issue of equity and justice as it is an environmental one." Elaborate with examples.
Introduction
According to WHO, every year 7 million people lose their lives due to air pollution, highlighting its grave impact.
19 words
Main Body
Air pollutionEnvironmental issue
1Industrial emission degrading air quality.
2Heavy PM2.5 / 10 emission
3{CS / CH4 / NH3 / NO2} have their nose effect and climate change
4Toxifying air → Reducing visibility and clarity.
5Barrier in photosynthesis - cyclones
Equity and Justice Angle →
1Poor people are more susceptible to air pollution because of higher exposure.
Industrial workers
Traditional wood-based work stoves → females
2Lower access to better health services in case of disease prognosis. → OOPE → 40% (health) very high
3Disproportionate impact of air pollution on women due to cooking on wooden fires.
108 words2 paragraphs3 bullet points
Answer continues on next page
- Incorporates WHO data
- Addresses both environmental and social dimensions
- Identifies gender dimension of air pollution
Topper
Rishul Neema
AIR 267
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Environmental Justice and Social Issues
Effects of Globalization on Indian society; Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism
Air Pollution and Equity
Writing Stats
127
Total words
2
Paragraphs
3
Bullets
analytical
Tone