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Indian industries exchange polluted air for health fix
The first ever air pollution trading scheme in the world has produced results Experts warn against relying too heavily on market solutions The developing nations are unable to reduce air pollution Bhasker Tripathi In India, air pollution is a major health issue. The country's 1.4 million people breathe air that exceeds the World Health Organization guidelines for particulate (PM) matter. These particles are finer than human hair and can cause serious health problems such as lung cancer and respiratory infections. The average Indian loses 3.5 years in life expectancy due to pollution. The industry is a major source of air...