The Institution of Public Health Engineers, India observing the National Pollution Control/Prevention Day on 2nd December 2021
National Pollution Control/Prevention Day is observed on 2nd December in India. This day is observed in the memory of people who lost their lives in Bhopal gas calamity. Bhopal gas tragedy occurred in the year 1984 on the night of 2–3 December. Many people died due to poisonous gas Methyl Isocyanate also known as MIC. Bhopal Gas Tragedy is considered as one of biggest industrial pollution disasters.
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Objectives of the day:
• To spread awareness on managing and controlling industrial disasters
• To prevent the pollution produced by industrial processes or human negligence
• To make people and industries aware about the importance of pollution control acts
Theme:
The theme of National Pollution Control Day 2021 is like any other year – raise awareness about the importance of pollution control and educate people on how to prevent pollution.
Facts about air pollution:
• Nine out of ten people worldwide do not breathe safe air.
• Air pollution kills 7 million people every year globally, 4 million of whom die from indoor air pollution.
• A microscopic pollutant (PM 2.5) is so tiny that it can pass through mucus membrane and other protective barriers to damage lungs, heart, and brain.
• The key pollutants include particulate matter, a mix of solid and liquid droplets arising from fuel combustion, nitrogen dioxide from road traffic; ozone at ground level, caused by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants from industrial facilities and vehicle emissions; and sulphur dioxide, and invisible gas from burning fossil fuels like coal.
• Children and old persons are highly affected by air pollution.
• Air pollution is also responsible for climate change.
Ways to limit breathing polluted air:
• Limit walking on busy streets during rush hour, and if you have a young child with you, try and lift them up above the level of vehicle exhausts.
• Don’t burn waste as the smoke that results damages the health.
• Promote use of renewable energy.
• Enhance plantation such as urban forest and green roofs for reducing pollution in urban areas.
• Turn of lights and electronics not in use.
10 (Ten) Best Ways to Reduce Air Pollution
• Using public transports.
• Turn off the lights when not in use.
• Recycle and Reuse.
• No to plastic / plastic bags.
• Reduction of forest fires and smoking.
• Use of fans instead of Air Conditioner.
• Use filters for chimneys.
• Usage of ‘green’ crackers.
• Avoid using of products with chemicals.
• Implement Afforestation.
