Kolkata needs a "regional airshed" to address the burning of sharp deteriorations in Air Quality Index (AQI), especially during the winter season, according to the latest study report titled 'Designating Airsheds in India for Urban and Regional Air Quality Management' published in MDPI's Air journal.
The study, which has recommended dividing India into 15 regional airsheds, each tailored to the specific climatic and pollution patterns of its region, has also argued that the regional airshed management could help Kolkata mitigate the external sources of pollution and help achieve cleaner and healthier air for its residents.
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