Coal-Based Thermal Power Plants Ignoring Pollution Control Measures, Responsible for Aggravating Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR, Says New CSE Report
November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023
NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- The Centre for Science and Environment issued the following news release:
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Thermal power plants contribute an estimated 8 per cent of particulate matter (PM) to the air in Delhi-NCR
* Only two of 11 plants in NCR have sulphur dioxide (SO2) control measures in place -- only one meets the SO2 emission standards
* Three out of 11 are exceeding PM norms
* Four out of 11 are exceeding nitrogen . . .
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Thermal power plants contribute an estimated 8 per cent of particulate matter (PM) to the air in Delhi-NCR
* Only two of 11 plants in NCR have sulphur dioxide (SO2) control measures in place -- only one meets the SO2 emission standards
* Three out of 11 are exceeding PM norms
* Four out of 11 are exceeding nitrogen . . .