Smaller Towns in Uttar Pradesh Emerge as New Pollution Hotspots

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A recent assessment by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlights a growing air pollution crisis in smaller towns across Uttar Pradesh. In October, six of India's ten most polluted cities were in UP, with Baraut topping the list at 87 µg/m³ PM2.5. Other polluted towns include Khora, Gajraula, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Meerut, showing pollution challenges beyond major cities like Lucknow and Kanpur.

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