Air Pollution in Some Parts of India Increased During the Pandemic
A recent study has found that reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air pollution in most parts of India but central-western and northern India recorded an increase in pollution.
The Study
- The study was conducted by scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) - an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) - which specialises in observational Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences.
- Objective: To understand the impact of reduction of economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown on air pollution.
- The team investigated the influence of significant ....
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