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How can we control air pollution?
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Answer
- From domestic combustion:Reducing pollution from domestic cooking; clean cooking- kerosene as a desirable cooking fuel in rural areas.
- From Industries: Measures for controlling industrial air pollution - technological measures (energy efficient devices, clean technologies), meteorological controls; zoning strategy; penalties and subsidies; Case Study: The Taj Trapezium.
- From Vehicles: Vehicle emission control - modify engine design (catalytic converters, four stroke engines), clean fuels, public transport options, traffic management, economic policy measures.
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