India Aerosol Production: Effects & Policy Recommendations
India Facts 1.16 Billion people Population growth rate 1.548%
India Facts 29% live in urban areas –Urban population increasing 2.4% annually
India Facts GDP per capita $2, th in world GDP growth 7.4%
Aerosol Production Burning Biomass
Aerosol Production Coal
Aerosol Production Oil
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