From waste to electricity to pollution
A flock of birds fly over the Yamuna on a smoggy winter morning in New Delhi on December 20, 2024.
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Delhi remains the most polluted city in India, as of December 20. Air pollution in the capital is over 17 times the limit prescribed by the World Health Organization, according to official data. Particulate matter (PM2.5) can go deep inside the lungs, causing respiratory illnesses. Air toxicity also results in increased incidences of cancer and miscarriages.The fight against pollution remains unsuccessful despite efforts by the government and interventions by the Supreme Court. Air pollution in Delhi mostly originates from human activities such as burning coal; petrol, diesel, and gas; biomass...