Effects of air pollution due to vehicular emission in coimbatore and reduction strategies: A review

Abstract

Air pollution is a Worldwide challenge that is a reason for premature death. It affects both developing nations and developed nations. In particular, the air is so much polluted so that cities are fighting to fulfill air quality range and protect humans from harmful substances. One of the greatest global challenges of 2050 is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Besides greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution is the major problems in many urban areas this situation is due to the sudden increase in the count of vehicles. According to the studies, Nitric oxide and particulate matter contribute more to air pollution. Due to urban transportation improvements vehicle traffic volume is on the rise over the past few years. Air pollution is majorly contributed by vehicular congestion and traffic. This paper analyzes traffic data at Coimbatore. From the review, comparing various locations, two-wheelers are the highest in count among all of the rest of the vehicles. Air pollution is a crisis that causes damage to the human who are living in areas where air pollutants are high in level. The type and amount of air pollutant decides the risk of illness. This indicates that carbon monoxide and particulate matter emitted from a vehicle of two passengers is higher than a single passenger vehicle. Although the centralization of poisons close by avenue are not always connected to transportation sector, this marker can be used as an indication of increase in residents. It also acts as an indication of how much surrounding areas are being polluted by metropolitan toxic wastes. This paper examines the vehicular emissions in Coimbatore, India. The study looks at reviewing data from various sources to formulate solutions for improving air quality in the city.