Air Pollution in India

The Air Pollution in India This Month has Drastically Increased.

“Pollution levels in Delhi peaked in November. Levels of carcinogenic PM 2.5 particles in the air were 70 times over the safe limit as prescribed by the World Health Organization, and the air quality index reached 999 micrograms per cubic meter, the highest instruments can measure.”

What’s Causing the Increase in Air Pollution Levels in India?

Some schools were closed earlier this month due to the smog. Photo Credit: BBC

There were multiple factors that lead to the increase in air pollution in India, Delhi in particular, for November including; crop burning in surrounding areas, city construction, vehicles in the city, and lack of wind to blow dust a debris away. Because of the increase in construction in the city and the decrease of wind speeds, the dust isn’t going anywhere. Another contributing factor is “rubbish burning in the capital“.

How Can a CritterZone Unit Improve the Air Quality?

Clean air is important for everyone’s health.  Air quality can be significantly more important to certain people, such as babies, seniors, and those with respiratory issues.  Americans spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors, which can be the dirtiest air we breathe.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that, on average, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.

Removing the pollutant at its source is always ideal.  CritterZone can help prevent mold growth, but for existing mold issues a dehumidifier might be necessary.  Ventilate as much as possible when performing activities that cause high levels of pollutants such as cleaning, painting, sanding, etc., and don’t forget how portable your CritterZone is: Keep it near you during these activities, in addition to its normal placement where it can run 24/7.

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