Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution Escalated In India, Says Report

According to the latest data published by Greenpeace India, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels have increased in India’s eight most congested cities from April 2020 to April 2021. NO2 being a dangerous air pollutant has witnessed an increase in Chennai by 94%, followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and others. However, North Chennai recorded an unprecedented increase in pollution levels owing to emissions from thermal power plants, petrochemical industries, and ports.