In the News
February 7, 2019
People living in the most toxic cities of Maharashtra can hope to extend their lives by a year if the state government meets the pollution reduction targets mentioned in the recently launched National Clear Air Programme (NCAP). This came to fore in the latest Air Quality life Index (AQLI) study carried out by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. Co-authored by Michael Greenstone and Qing (Claire) Fan, the study also also states that the life expectancy of an average Indian can increase by about 1.3 years if the government meets the NCAP’s targets.