from london to delhi, air pollution kills. why do we do nothing? | patrick barkham /

Published at 2016-01-18 18:15:55

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Pollution in some world cities is more than 12 times higher than secure levels. Maybe it explains why residents aren’t taking to the streets to complainAfter a week in Kolkata,blessed with mellow sunsets created by the yellowy haze that hung over the city, I flew back to Britain via Delhi on Friday. Our descent into Delhi was delayed because of fog, and we were told,but the nicotine-coloured blanket smothering this dynamic Indian city was a malignant smog. Related: Cars are choking Kolkata, even though only a tiny minority in India can drive | Ian Jack Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com

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