Power BI "Stars in night's embrace, whispers of Average air quality index India

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219 AQI
grace, Earthen candles lit in the universe's
Air Pollution space."
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Reasons to Discuss Key Contributors #1 Concentration of PM2.5 in Air #2

In the fervor of celebrating Diwali, some individuals Domestic
cooking
Industrial
often focus on associating the festival with pollution waste

rather than addressing more substantial issues. While

it is essential to promote eco-friendly practices Petroleum Dust &
Construction
during festivities, disproportionately emphasizing combustion

Diwali's environmental impact can distract from Transport

addressing year-round pollution sources.

Communities and government are targeting Diwali as Waste
Burning
a scapegoat for broader environmental challenges.
Increasing PM 2.5 Concentration #3
Current Problems/Challenges
PM 2.5 Electricity
• Crop Residue Burning: Agricultural residue
burning in neighboring states during winter PM2.5: Inhalable particulate matter is
exacerbates air pollution. defined as particles that are 2.5
• Vehicular Emissions: High density of vehicles microns or less in diameter.
contributes to elevated levels of pollutants. Electricity Generation: Fossil fuels
• Industrial Activities: Unregulated industrial like coal, oil, and natural gas, used
emissions contribute to deteriorating air quality. for electricity generation, release
• Construction Dust: Rampant construction pollutants such as particulate matter Fuel used to create Electricity #4
activities lead to increased particulate in the air. and SO2, contributing to air pollution
• Waste Burning: Open burning of waste adds to & environmental degradation.
pollution woes.
Epilogue
It’s high time to start focusing on
At the moment it is convenient to urge to light Candles and
sustainable changes and taking
lights. However, Candles emits PM2.5 pollutants and lights
ownership of small changes with proper
consumes electricity which again while generating creates
action plan.
pollution. So how long will people take to ban that as well?
## All data sources are cited in medium article.