Diesel does give a better fuel economy. But, at what cost! According to a study, diesel is the main culprit in polluting the environment. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Pune-based Automotive Research Association of India have shown exactly that. They say that even Euro II-compliant diesel cars spew 7.5 times more toxic emissions than the petrol cars. Diesel-emission is already very high in the cities, especially in Delhi.
It is a matter of grave concern that the monthly levels of tiny particulates are increasing rapidly. An increasing number of patients afflicted with asthma, lung diseases and bronchitis is a proof enough to warrant an immediate action. It is an open secret that a long-term exposure to this type of pollution can cause lung cancer. If not checked in time, the pollution can cripple our future.
In a time when more than half of Indian cities have reached critical levels of air pollution, the popularity of diesel cars is increasing leaps and bounds. They account for nearly 30 per cent of the new car sales. This share is tipped to increase to 50 per cent by 2010.
It is a matter of grave concern that the monthly levels of tiny particulates are increasing rapidly. An increasing number of patients afflicted with asthma, lung diseases and bronchitis is a proof enough to warrant an immediate action. It is an open secret that a long-term exposure to this type of pollution can cause lung cancer. If not checked in time, the pollution can cripple our future.
In a time when more than half of Indian cities have reached critical levels of air pollution, the popularity of diesel cars is increasing leaps and bounds. They account for nearly 30 per cent of the new car sales. This share is tipped to increase to 50 per cent by 2010.
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