'Prioritise solutions to pollution in poll agendas'
Summary
Kathmandu's air quality has severely worsened, ranking it among the world's most polluted cities. Experts urge political parties to prioritize pollution solutions in their agendas, emphasizing vehicle emissions, construction dust, and open waste burning as key causes.
Key Points
- Kathmandu's Air Quality Index has risen to unhealthy levels, making it one of the world's most polluted cities.
- Experts urge political parties to make pollution control a priority in election agendas.
- Major pollution sources include vehicle emissions, construction dust, forest fires, and open waste burning.
- Air pollution poses serious health risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions, and affects national productivity.
