Toxic air pollution chokes Delhi

The city of Delhi is India is covered in a toxic smog. The air is so polluted that people cannot leave their homes.

The pollution is caused by a dangerous particle called PM2.5. Levels of PM2.5 in the air are 10 times higher than the safe limit.

The Indian government has made a rationing plan to remove hundreds of thousands of cars from the road. The fumes from cars can make pollution worse.

However, experts think that cars are not the main cause of the smog. They are blaming it on farmers in neighbouring states, who burn crops to clear their fields.

Air pollution can hurt your eyes and make it difficult to breathe. If you breathe in toxic air for a long time, you can become very sick from a respiratory disease.

But it is not just a problem in Delhi. Around 90% of the world’s population live in a place with unsafe levels of air pollution.

To tackle the issue, experts say that we must reduce harmful emissions and use more green energy. If we don’t, the problem will keep getting worse.

Is this a glimpse of the future?

Yes. Air pollution is getting worse across the world, including in the UK and the USA. The big energy companies that are responsible for most pollution are not taking responsibility.

No. We have the technology to stop pollution. Companies must be forced to choose green energy. With the right education and ingenuity, we can make the air cleaner and safer for everyone.