An Invisible Threat

Ground-level ozone, a highly reactive gas and dangerous for those suffering from respiratory conditions and asthma, is becoming widespread in Indian cities -- but public awareness about it remains poor. Ozone is a peculiar pollutant, colourless and odourless, exhibiting dramatically different behaviour than the better-known PM2.5. To begin with, its concentration builds up to dangerous levels during summers (specifically, in afternoons). It is also found in higher concentrations in clean-green spaces instead of dirty locations.

What’s frightening is that we have not even begun realising what a threat ozone is. India doesn’t even consider ground-level ozone while determining non-attainment status of cities.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites you to a webinar to learn more about this invisible and growing menace, its public health implications, and the regulatory pitfalls that we are confronted with.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT

SOUPARNO BANERJEE
souparno@cseindia.org
9910864339