Question

What measures should be taken to combat the air pollution?

Answer 1

1. Use of lead-free and low emission petrol
2. Recycling of hydrocarbon vapors in vehicles
3. Using low ash-content coal and upgrading combustion technology to reduce particle emissions
4. Careful planning and siting of industries to minimize pollution
5. Better design and operation of industrial equipment to reduce emissions
6. Planting pollution-tolerant and dust-trapping plants around cities and industrial areas
7. Public awareness and strict enforcement of pollution control laws
8. Specific international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions collectively