Air Pollution

Odd–even traffic rule implementation during winter 2016 in Delhi did not reduce traffic emissions of VOCs, carbon dioxide, methane and carbon monoxide

We studied the impact of the odd–even traffic rule (implemented in Delhi during 1–15 January 2016) on primary traffic emissions using measurements of 13 volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and methane at a strategic arterial road in Delhi (28.57N, 77.11E, 220 m amsl). Whole air samples (n = 27) were collected during the odd–even rule active (OA) and inactive (OI) days, and analysed at the IISER Mohali Atmospheric Chemistry Facility.

Original Source

Publication Date: 
25/03/2018
B. P. Chandra, V. Sinha, H. Hakkim & et al
Current Science
1318-1325
Tags:
Odd-Even Scheme, Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Delhi, Carbon Monoxide, Methane, Carbon Dioxide, Urban Air Quality