The Deccan Chronicle 07.10.2010
Heat is on: Pollution in city risingOct. 6: Pollution levels in the city are increasing by an average of 10 per cent year on year. According to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), ambient air and noise pollution levels have been crossed in the city limits. The increasing pollution in the urban atmosphere is considered to be one of the main reasons for local warming.
KSPCB is compiling data of the last five years to be published in a book that will serve as a resource for those working in the area of environment. “The publication will have the recorded statistics for the past five years along with a gist of the studies conducted by KSPCB,” said A.S. Sadashivaiah, chairman, KSPCB.
“The idea is to make this information accessible to those undertaking studies on the environment, especially students of engineering and environmental studies who work on projects that require such information. The data will also support in making a comparative study and understand the change in pollution levels.”
Information on air and noise pollution, the effects on water bodies in the city and the state are among the subjects that will be covered. The importance of this data and availability of information in one book is certainly important, said Shekhar Mittal of Praja, a people’s forum. The book is expected to be out in a few weeks.
