Vaibhav Kush

Apr 4, 2024 | theicct.org | Vaibhav Kush |Anandi Mishra |Jessica Chu

It’s becoming an annual occurrence during the winter months that schools across north India are forced to close mid-session due to severe air pollution. This disruption of education is just another example of why it’s crucial to reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions. About 90% of India’s transport sector emissions come from road transport and tailpipe emissions typically include oxides of nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon.

Feb 1, 2024 | scroll.in | Vaibhav Kush

Severe winter smog forces schools across north India to close almost every year. Studies have established that children are the most vulnerable to air pollution, primarily due to their developing anatomy and brains. However, while school closures disrupt education for all, they do little to protect less privileged students from the effects of air pollution: children from well-off families can stay safe at home using air purifiers but others may have no option but to breathe in polluted air.