The levels of pollution definitely vary from season to season, but whether summer or winter climate fares best is still constant debate. For instance, an international research study was done on the air pollution in New Delhi done by the University of Birmingham (UK), the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), the Central Road Research Institute (India) and the Desert Research Institute (USA). It showed how in regards to the necessity to burn coal in fossil fuel plants, for our personal warmth and comfort, a higher amount of deadlier toxins are released into the environment, this is the case. However, this is not the only aspect. The geographical location along with its climate carries minimal wind accentuates such consequences. Contrasting to this is the fact that during summer, dust levels rise (from the roads and soil), and are maintained because of high temperatures and rare rainfall. This research investigation is also to be later used for preparation of action plans in regards to this crisis.

In terms of a more scientific approach, cold climates, builds up particulate matter (PM) which constitute smoke, but also harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide. A phenomenon known as the temperature inversion is also present, in which the aforementioned substances don?t rise, but rather, the cold air from the atmosphere is trapped within a close distance to the ground. In the occurrence of rain, wind, and snowstorms can the already abnormally high levels of pollution be dispersed. Though winter climates generally bring about low risk impacts on the human population, this is the exception to the case.

However, during the summer, certain kinds of pollutants are more prevalent in the atmosphere, such as those belonging to the photochemical oxidants group, or in simpler terms, those in the ozone layer, for instance, sunlight. With such higher concentrations, a stagnant airflow is built up, so as a result, emissions that come from everyday usage, whether it be commercial or residential, are stationary in their location. Plus, chemical reactions occur in relation to ultraviolet radiation bring about new compounds that weren?t even there in the first place.

Either way, health negativities can arise, especially as industrialization and others of the ilk brings about higher rates in carbon emissions. Note that due to the interconnectedness of body organs, a cause and effect relationship is at hand. Examples include:

• Irritation, swelling in the lungs

• Lung congestion

• Thickening of blood vessels

• Elevated blood pressure

• Central nervous system injury