An empirical study towards air pollution control in Agra, India: a case study

Resource type: 
Research
Main entity: 
Deemed University
Type of entity: 
Research centre/University
Key themes: 
Air quality
Human health
Societal challenges: 
Health
Health, Wellbeing & Air Quality
Scope: 
Asia
Focus: 
India
Description: 

· A survey-based on questionnaires has been conducted to know the views of the public and explore the role of education in control of air pollution over the Agra region in north-central India The outcome or findings of the survey show that: · Value-based education is needed to combat the menace of air pollution. · The ultimate solution to the air pollution problem is making the people aware of the causes, consequences, culprits, and control of energy consumption through education. · Nature-based methods should be adopted for control of pollution, global warning and climate change, as technology-based solutions are specific. · An organization like educational institutions, indigenous groups, and religious bodies should be involved as they will act as a catalyst for bringing change in habit of the common public and future generation.

Date: 
2021
Journal: 
SN Applied Sciences
Language: 
EN