People in Chennai and other parts of the state may live longer than people in a
\nfew other states in spite of the presence of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in the
\nair. The impact of air pollution due to fine particulate matter on the life
\nexpectancy of people in Tamil Nadu may be less compared to a few other states.
\nAn air quality life index report said the life of an individual in Tamil Nadu may
\nget cut down by 2.3 years if the present PM2.5 concentrations continue while
\nthose in states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka may lose
\nanywhere between 2.4 years to 4.9 years.<\/p>\n
The four states, which have a population slightly less or more than that of TN —
\nwhich has 788.2 lakh people — have high PM2.5 average concentrations ranging
\nbetween 20 mcicrogram\/m3 and 54.7 microgram\/m3 compared to 28.2
\nmicrogram\/m3 levels in Tamil Nadu, which is less than national PM2.5
\nstandards of 40 microgram\/m3.<\/p>\n
While Delhi is landlocked where temperatures drop considerably during winter,
\nChennai has an advantage of its coast. While the source of PM2.5 in the state is
\nfrom vehicle or industrial combustion, it is possible to achieve Who guideline
\nlevels of 5microgram\/m3 with technologies to control emissions and reduce old
\ndiesel vehicles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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