As we transition from the monsoon to winter, the temporary respite in air pollution is over. A combination of festivals, post-harvest crop burning, firing of brick kilns and reduced wind speed will soon increase the level of particulate air pollution in India. The Global Burden of Disease study estimates that, in India, ambient air pollution is responsible for 3,283 premature deaths every day.
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SOURCE: Indian Express
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Air pollution
