Is the air we breathe safe? The second edition of our report—Spare the Air—uncovers critical air quality issues across 10 major cities in South India. The analysis reveals that the levels of particulate matter in the air significantly exceed the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO), posing a major threat to public health. In cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam, PM2.5 levels are up to 10 times higher than the recommended limits. Read the full report for our findings and recommendations.
An Air quality analysis of 10 cities from Southern India
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