Dhaka becomes 5th most polluted city with AQI score of 159
Dhaka becomes 5th most polluted city with AQI score of 159 newagebd.net
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Dhaka’s Air Quality Ranked Unhealthy
Dhaka’s air quality was marked ‘unhealthy’ on Tuesday morning. With an air quality index score of 159 at 9:05am, Dhaka ranked 5th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Worst Air Quality Cities
- Delhi, India – AQI score: 177
- Kathmandu, Nepal – AQI score: 172
- Medan, Indonesia – AQI score: 168
In Bangladesh, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is based on five criteria pollutants — Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and Ozone.
Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
As per the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination | Air Quality Index (AQI) score |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management | AQI score |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | AQI score |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination (under SDG 3)
– Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management (under SDG 11)
– Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning (under SDG 13)
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions the Air Quality Index (AQI) score as a measure of air quality. The AQI score can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards the identified targets.
The AQI score reflects the concentration of pollutants in the air and provides an assessment of air quality. By monitoring and improving the AQI score, progress can be measured in reducing deaths and illnesses related to air pollution (Target 3.9), reducing the adverse environmental impact of cities (Target 11.6), and integrating climate change measures (Target 13.2).
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination | Air Quality Index (AQI) score |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management | Air Quality Index (AQI) score |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Air Quality Index (AQI) score |
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