According the report of World Health Organisation(WHO) 9 out of 10 people around the world breathe polluted air and about 7 million people die each year due to air pollution around the world. WHO reports clearly states that about 90% of polluted- related death occurs in low or middle income countries mainly in Asia and Africa.
To tackle this rising issue many countries have joined hand and started unique practices in there cities to counter air pollution .
New Delhi - Capital of India has banned multiple diesel taxis due to increase of the pollution particles in air, also implementing an odd-even rule for its citizen and requesting people for carpooling. The idea of vertical gardens on the metro pillars and use of water gun has also been used as counter measure.
Netherlands - Government of Netherlands has proposed the idea to ban all petrol and diesel vehicles from 2025 to use only hydrogen and electric fuel car, anyone already having old vehicle may use them. People of Netherlands often prefer cycle instead of cars for their short travels.
New York - The Big Apple if famous for the its quick delivery services that are done by the cycle riders, also introduction of electric cars as taxis and making public transport free on any major celebration nationwide for its citizens helps in curing the current air problem there.