In today’s era, ‘Green Revolution’ is being widely propagated all over the world. The government of the country’s capital Delhi also came up with a modern plan to tackle the growing mountains of garbage. Under this scheme, a plan was made to generate electricity by burning waste. The Timarpur-Okhla Waste-to-Energy Plant was introduced to remove the mountains of waste. However, now this green revolution scheme itself has brought dangerous consequences for the common people. The report reveals that the smoke from the power project from the West is suffocating one million people in Delhi. This scheme not only provides electricity to the people but also cures serious diseases.
The plant emits dangerous chemicals
The report that has surfaced claims that arsenic, lead, cadmium and many other deadly chemicals are being released in the ash and smoke emitted by the energy plant from the Timarpur Okhla waste. This chemical is very dangerous for people’s health. The report also showed that people living in settlements around the plant are being exposed to toxic particles on a daily basis and are suffering from respiratory problems, asthma, cancer and skin related diseases.
Cases of asthma, cancer and skin diseases have increased
According to the information, cases of asthma, cancer and skin diseases have increased in large numbers among the people living in the vicinity of the energy plant from Timarpur Okhla West in Delhi. People of all ages, from children to the elderly, are falling prey to these diseases. Reports submitted by the government also agree that chemicals released from the Timarpur Okhla waste to the energy plant are harmful to health, the report said.
Children’s Park from the Ashes
Not only this, the ash generated in the energy plant from the Timarpur Okhla waste is being dumped in the open near settlements. After this, parks were built on top of these ashes for children to play. Now due to throwing ashes in the open, breathing problems are increasing among children. Deadly metals in ash are having a negative impact on the development of children. The Delhi Pollution Control Board and other bodies have failed to monitor the plant.
Which metals have significantly increased in the air?
Cadmium – 19 times more
If you are exposed to cadmium for a long time, it has serious effects on the bones of the body. Along with this, cadmium can also cause diseases related to kidneys, lungs and bones.
Manganese – 11 times more
If you are exposed to too much of the metal manganese, you can become a victim of a rare disease called ‘manganism’. In a way, Manganese is like Parkinson’s. Due to which the reproductive system is also affected.
Arsenic – 10 times more
Prolonged exposure to arsenic can also be fatal. Due to which you can become a victim of breathing and heart related diseases. It can also cause neurological and diabetes.
Lead – 4 times more
Excessive exposure to lead affects a person’s nervous and reproductive systems. Apart from this, lead can also cause problems in the heart-immune system. Lead also affects children’s brain development and IQ levels.
Cobalt – 3 times more
Due to excessive exposure to cobalt, you may suffer from cancer, skin and heart related problems. Along with this, problems related to lungs and eyes are also seen due to cobalt.
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