2. Our Talk
Today
Objectives
• To uncover the basic reasons for air pollution
over the years.
• To identify the causes and effects of Air
Pollution
• To examine in depth United Kingdom’s ban on
Petrol and Diesel Vehicles to examine the global
response to it and evaluate how practical this
bill's imposition would be
• To examine India’s response to Air Pollution in
the transportation sector.
3. To
uncover
the
basic
reasons
for
air
pollution
over
the
years
Atmospheric pollution constitutes a risk
factor for respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases and for cancer. Traffic emissions
are of particular concern in urban areas
and their surroundings since traffic-related
pollutants have been associated with
overall death increase. During the past
years, black carbon (BC) plays a vital role
on traffic-related pollutants.
5. Air
Prevention
and
Control
of
Pollution
Act,
1981
There are two Authorities under this Act, the Central Board and the State
Board. Some of their functions include:
a)To improve the air quality and control
b)To advise the government on any matter concerning the improvement of
the quality of air and the prevention, control or abatement4 of air pollution
c)To collect, compile and publish technical and statistical data relating to air
pollution and the measures devised for its effective prevention
d)To lay down standards for the quality of air
e)To inspect any equipment, industrial plant or manufacturing process and to
give required assistance for the reduction of Air Pollution
f) To assess the quality of air therein and take steps for the prevention,
control and abatement of air pollution in such areas.
6. Environmental
Protection
Act,
1986 The objective of this act is to take the required
steps for the protection and improvement of the
environment and prevention of hazards to
human beings and other living creatures. An
environment pollutant is defined as any solid,
liquid or gaseous present in such concentration
as may be, or tend to be injurious to the
environment.
7. Bharat
stage
Emission
Standards
The BSIII regulation was proposed in 2005 and
implemented in 2010, across the country. These
regulations were stringent and led to an immense
reduction in emissions from petrol vehicles. Car
Manufactures achieved such a reduction by
installing a catalytic converter in each car, which
curbed the discharge of Carbon Monoxide and
Hydrocarbons. BSIV norms were made
compulsory in 2017.
8.
9. UK
Bill
And
Global
Response
This ban is part of a larger 10 pointer plan of the Government
under the Banner of “the Green Industrial Revolution”. The
purpose of this green revolution is to bring the Carbon
emission to a virtual zero by the year 2050. Apart from this,
the bill focuses on advancing offshore wind, driving the growth
of low carbon hydrogen, new and advanced nuclear power,
green public transport, cycling, and walking ‘Jet zero’ and
green ships, greener buildings, investing in carbon capture,
usage, and storage, protecting the natural environment and
green finance and innovation.
10. The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced that the
sale of internal combustion Cars and Vans will be
banned from 2030. This 2030 deadline is setup after
what the government described as “extensive
consultation with car manufacturers and sellers however,
Britain will continue to allow the sale of hybrid cars (car
that comprises of an internal combustion engine and an
Electric motor) and vans that can drive a significant
distance with zero carbon emission of the tailpipe until
2035.
11. INDIA’S
RESPONSE
In the year 2017, the Transport Minister of India,
had announced that India was to shift to electric
cars by 2030 completely. As explained above,
the United Kingdom was intending on phasing
out the internal combustion engine by 2040 only.
Many critics said that India was being too
ambitious.
There are two objectives for the Government by
doing this:
•For Pollution control
•To take lead in an emerging industry
•India wants to become a global hub for
manufacturing electric vehicles
12. Conclusion According to study, road pollution affects almost every part of the
United Kingdom, with 94 percent of land getting some pollution above
background levels. The scientists claim that roads, which make up less
than 1% of the world, "form large, ubiquitous, and increasing networks,
causing negative environmental impacts.“
Air pollution has been shown to have negative effects on human health
up to 500 meters from highways, and it is known to affect birds,
mammals, and insects. According to other studies, roads will reduce
the population of mammals up to 5 kilometers away. 98 percent of land
in Europe is within walking distance of a lane. In terms of quality
standards, Indian consumers are on par with global consumers, and
they no longer tolerate substandard goods. With both local and global
electric car manufacturers competing in the premium market, local
manufacturers must produce high-quality electric car models on par
with global incumbents.
