Supreme Court Flags Vehicle Exhaust in Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court has said vehicle exhaust is a major reason for air pollution in Delhi and the surrounding region. Judges pointed to heavy traffic on roads linking Delhi with nearby cities such as Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Reports also flag extra traffic from Diwali gift deliveries and burning of crop stubble in nearby areas.
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Context: Delhi's winter air often turns severe after Diwali, when fireworks, crop stubble burning in neighbouring states and heavy traffic combine. The Supreme Court has heard Delhi air cases for years, and its orders often push authorities to act.
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