Air Pollution: A Crime to Animal Kingdom
Air pollution uniquely affects all living organisms, unlike soil or water pollution. The air quality in several Indian cities deteriorates annually after Diwali, despite numerous awareness campaigns launched by NGOs and academics. Interestingly, these cities are inhabited predominantly by highly educated citizens. Several questions may arise in our minds: 1. Isn't air pollution a crime against innocent living organisms? 2. Why has the educated society become irresponsible? 3. Why don't governments act? 4. Is the bursting of firecrackers a part of religious practices? 5. When were firecrackers discovered? 6. What will be the impact on our health if it continues uncontrolled? 7. What is the solution to air pollution? The answer to the first question is that it is indeed a crime by humans against all other living organisms to pollute the air or atmosphere. Other animals have the right to clean air and are not responsible for air pollution. It is unfortunate that m...