India: Residents frustrated as leaders ignore air quality crisis

Two Indian officials recently made remarks about pollution that have fueled frustration among residents, who argue that policymakers are unwilling to recognize the severity of the country’s air quality crisis. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav told Parliament that New Delhi had experienced 200 good air quality days, but experts and opposition leaders criticized him for overlooking the worst months. Environmentalists and data analysts claim India’s air quality standards are more lenient than those in countries such as the United States, often masking dangerous pollution levels. They also note that government standards remain less stringent than World Health Organization guidelines.

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