From 700 AQI to 7 AQI: A Tale of Two Worlds (New Delhi Vs Canada)
Imagine living for 16 years in Delhi, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) often soars to an alarming 700 , and then suddenly moving to Canada, where the AQI is a refreshing 7 . The contrast is not just striking—it’s life-changing. For someone who has never truly experienced clean air in India, stepping into Canada’s crisp atmosphere feels like entering another world. The Shameful Reality of India’s Air Pollution Air is a basic human right, yet millions in India are deprived of it. The fact that citizens must endure hazardous levels of pollution daily is a national shame. While other countries are making strides in urban cleanliness and environmental protection, India continues to struggle. Recently, I compared the cleanliness of Chinese cities with Indian ones . The difference is stark. In India, lack of civic sense among people contributes heavily to pollution. Instead of preventing it, many citizens unknowingly add to the problem. Weak Enforcement and Limited Government Control The go...