Changing air quality in Delhi, India: determinants, trends, and policy implications

Firdaus, Ghuncha; Ahmad, Ateeque

doi:10.1007/s10113-011-0207-z

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“…In the 50 years to the end of the twentieth century the population of Delhi increased from just under 2 million to around 13 million people (Firdaus and Ahmad 2011). Rapid population growth, urban sprawl and rising incomes in one of India's major economic hubs have come however at a major environmental cost.…”

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“…Statistical analyses of air quality measurement have indicated that the results of these policies have been highly beneficial, significantly reducing, or at least arresting the rapid rise, in concentrations of particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and other pollutants (Firdaus and Ahmad 2011, Narain and Krupnik 2007, World Bank 2005. Similarly, the respiratory function of Delhi's inner city residents has substantially benefited, particularly amongst low-income households (Foster and Kumar 2011).…”

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“…Despite the success of the government reforms, air pollution remains a major problem in Delhi (GoNCTD 2010), and the concentration of many pollutants commonly exceeds national quality standards, particularly in the winter months (Guttikunda 2010, Firdaus and Ahmad 2011, CSE 2011. In fact, the benefits of recent regulation are being rapidly eroded as pollution levels approach record levels once again.…”

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“…Traffic congestion in Delhi subsidies of diesel, is generating substantial growth in nitrous dioxide pollution (Firdaus andAhmad 2011, Nahrain andKrupnik 2007).…”

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“…A further consequence of a rising population and economic boom in Delhi is urban sprawl and, coupled with the concentration of economic activity in the city centre, a greater number of commuters travelling further distances (Firdaus and Ahmad 2011). Though improving, the present state of public transport in Delhi is insufficient to meet spiraling transport needs-buses comprise only 1% of all vehicles and much of the underground rail network is still under construction-and the local government sees expansion in this area as a major focus of air quality improvement (GoNCTD 2010).…”

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Asia’s Wicked Environmental Problems

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Wyrwoll

2012

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“…Traffic congestion in Delhi subsidies of diesel, is generating substantial growth in nitrous dioxide pollution (Firdaus andAhmad 2011, Nahrain andKrupnik 2007).…”

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