Comparative studies of criteria pollutants in New Delhi and Agra (India), Ambos Nogales (Mexico-Arizona border) and Phoenix (Arizona)
Conference
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OSTI ID:679451
- Global Environmental Aid Association, Tempe, AZ (United States)
- Indian Inst. of Tech., New Delhi (India). Center for Atmospheric Sciences
- Atmospheric Analysis and Consulting, Ventura, CA (United States)
In recent years, the levels of SO{sub 2}, NO{sub x} and SPM and other air contaminants over the metropolitan cities of India such as New Delhi and Agra have increased dramatically. The effect of environmental pollution on historical monuments in New Delhi and Agra is a topic of vital concern. Agra is a city of historical importance where the Taj Mahal and other traditional monuments are located. The major contributors of SO{sub 2}, NO{sub x} and SPM in Agra are vehicles, domestic fuel consumers, industries railway shunting yards and thermal power plants. The contribution from the Mathura Refinery Complex, located about 40 km upwind of Agra possibly adds to the emissions from local sources. Airborne pollution is blamed for the growing incidence of asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and other ailments that have obvious implications for health care. It is therefore important to estimate SO{sub 2}, NO{sub x}, and SPM concentrations due to local sources in Agra to assist in developing appropriate protection measures. Preliminary monitoring studies have been conducted regarding the criteria pollutants -- SO{sub 2}, NO{sub x} and PM-10 -- in Ambos Nogales along the Arizona-Mexico border and these results will be compared with those obtained in New Delhi and Agra, India as well as with those found in Phoenix, Arizona.
- OSTI ID:
- 679451
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980632--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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