Smog in Dehli

Question 1

what is the impact of indoor air pollution in Delhi

Answer 1

it is responsible 1 million premature deaths a year

Question 2

what is the impact of smog in Delhi on lung cancer

Answer 2

as a result of PM 2.5 pollution -> increased risk of lung cancer by 70%

Question 3

what is the impact on cancers of pollution in Dehli

Answer 3

Dehli as seen a significant rise in pollution-related cancers such as lung and bladder cancer

Question 4

what is the impact of poor air quality in Delhi on cancers

Answer 4

one in five cases of lung cancer occurs among non-smokers

Question 5

what are the main causes of poor air quality in Delhi

Answer 5

the air quality of 40 micrograms/m^3 compared to the 10 safe levels is caused by:
- motor vehicles
- coal-burning power stations and factories
- lack of electricity -> dependent on biomass fuels

Question 6

what are the national solutions to Smog in Delhi

Answer 6

• 300 metros
• ceramic stoves
• retro-fitted chimneys -> reduce smoke emissions by a half
• subsidies for diesel scrapped
• restrictions on burning of crop stubble
• introduction of trade-able pollution permits

Question 7

what are the global solutions to Smog in Delhi

Answer 7

• global commitments to reducing emissions e.g. EU states aiming to cut emissions by 20% by 2020
• world cancer day - spreading awareness