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17. Climate Change, Air Pollution and Human Health in Delhi, India

Authors : Hem H. Dholakia, Amit Garg

Published in: Climate Change and Air Pollution

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Over centuries, the Indian capital of Delhi has been the seat of power for several empires. Today, however, Delhi finds itself in the unenviable position of being among the world’s most polluted cities. Mitigating air pollution as well as greenhouse gases in Delhi without adversely impacting development remains a crucial goal. Further, climate change has profound impacts that Delhi must adapt to. From a health perspective, in addition to health impacts of pollution, addressing health impacts of climate change such as heatwaves is important.

This chapter understands the transitions of key drivers of energy use such as population, vehicle use and per capita incomes that in turn drive emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. It provides estimates of greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from Delhi. It estimates pollution as well as future heat-related mortality for Delhi. Finally, it argues that policies for GHG as well as pollutant mitigation require to be better aligned. This will ensure that health co-benefits are accrued for Delhi.

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Title: Climate Change, Air Pollution and Human Health in Delhi, India
Authors: Hem H. Dholakia
Amit Garg
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Climate Change and Air Pollution
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-61345-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-61346-8

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61346-8_17