This story is from November 7, 2016

Concerned over impact of bad air: US embassy

With air quality in Delhi hitting an all-time low, the US embassy has said it is “very concerned” about the impact of the pollution on Americans living here and the public at large.
Concerned over impact of bad air: US embassy
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NEW DELHI: With air quality in Delhi hitting an all-time low, the US embassy has said it is “very concerned” about the impact of the pollution on Americans living here and the public at large.
The embassy said it was working with the Delhi government to improve the capital’s air. “We are taking active steps to mitigate the health impact on our community, inform the American community and larger public on air quality levels, and contribute to a constructive dialogue on the health impact of poor air quality and share international experiences on how best to reduce air pollution levels,” US embassy spokesperson Joseph Kruzich said.

The embassy has been providing information about the air quality in the city through its Twitter account as well as at https://in.usembassy. gov/embassy-consulates/new-delhi/air-quality-data/.
According to the embassy, it has been forced to employ a number of measures to deal with the situation, including sealing building envelopes, providing supplementary air filtration and constructing vestibules to provide clean air in its workspaces. “As for the wider problem, we have held discussions with the Delhi government on strategies to improve energy efficiency in government buildings, including sharing expertise on green buildings,” Kruzich added.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health are collaborating with India’s National Centre for Disease Control and Chest Research Foundation, Pune, to conduct workshops over the next week to address issues related to air quality and health.
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