Dieselisation.
Anumita Roychowdhury.
- Down to Earth, 2004.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 70, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Dieselisation, March 31, 2004; pp. Special Supp., 61+.
"Facts confirm our worst fears. Diesel passenger car sales are touching the skies, Delhi's car registration data shows. The annual incremental growth rate since 1998-99 is a staggering 106 per cent, as opposed to 12 per cent for petrol cars. The absolute number of diesel cars are less, but such a rate of increase is phenomenal. The problem: diesel fumes are also phenomenally toxic." (DOWN TO EARTH) This article addresses the environmental damage caused by diesel fumes.
1522-3205;
Air pollution--India Air quality--Standards Automobiles--Environmental aspects Automobiles--Motors--Exhaust gas Diesel fuels Diesel motor Health risk assessment Particulate pollution Sulphates