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Shaunak Modi's image post depicts the terrible state of the environment and highlights the air quality in Mumbai, which is visible from almost 10 kilometres offshore.
By Karmactive Staff
Road and construction dust account for more than 70% of Mumbai's air pollution, according to a NEERI and IIT-Bombay study.
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35.82% of Mumbai's pollution is caused by industrial emissions, which is a clear indication of how industries affect the quality of the air.
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Almost 27% of air pollution in slums comes from domestic sources including wood, coal and kerosene.
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Mumbai's vehicle emissions, which were 16% in 2017, have uncomfortably increased to 30.5% by 2020.
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The island-city layout of Mumbai, which is linear, makes traffic congestion worse and raises the amount of vehicular pollution considerably.
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BMC's measures to penalise breaches of air quality norms, which have resulted in fines of Rs 24.15 lakh, demonstrate a proactive approach towards mitigating pollution.
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The Coastal Conservation Foundation works with conservationist Shaunak Modi to highlight the hazards to Mumbai's coastal biodiversity.
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Concern over Mumbai's diminishing sea wind, which is essential for spreading pollutants, is growing in light of the city's shifting climate trends.
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