Impact of Oil-Using Transports on Air Pollution in Madurai Town

Dr. S. ANANTHASELVAM1

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Publication Date: 2024/11/29

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of oil-using transports on air pollution levels in Madurai town. By analyzing vehicular density, fuel consumption, and emission factors, the research quantifies the contribution of different vehicle types to air pollution. Spatial analysis of pollutants and correlation with air quality indices identify critical pollution hotspots. This study focuses its attention mainly on analysing the air pollution caused by automobiles in Madurai town. Air pollution caused by automobiles is so high. Environmental issue is also a basic social issue similar on untouchability, illiteracy, child and women exploitation and bonded labour. The solution to the problem requires technological efforts and social responsibility of all concerned. Education becomes the main media, which can create awareness regarding the utilisation of human resources for environmental monitoring. The findings inform the development of targeted mitigation strategies to improve air quality and public health in Madurai.

Keywords: Air Pollution, Oil-using Transports, Vehicular Emissions, Air Quality, Public Health, Mitigation Strategies.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV1436

PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT24NOV1436.pdf

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