The document discusses the rapid urbanization of Gurgaon, India and the resulting air pollution challenges. Gurgaon has transformed from agricultural land 20 years ago to a major urban center home to 50% of Fortune 500 companies. However, this growth has led to issues like depletion of water sources, deforestation, and increased car usage, exacerbating air pollution. The document outlines effects of air pollution on health and productivity and known solutions like switching to CNG vehicles and planting trees. It suggests petitioning the state government and collaborating on covering construction debris, utilizing space, using grass, and rethinking garbage disposal to take action against air pollution.

1. Turn Down the Heat Series: From
Climate Science to Action
Final Project submission by:
Nikki Arya

2. Let me introduce you to Gurgaon- The
New Millennium city 40 mins from
India’s Capital- New Delhi

3. 20 Years ago, Gurgaon was agricultural land

4. Today is a buzzing MNC hub with presence 50% of fortune 500
companies

5. Context for climate-challenge:
Air Pollution
Rapid urbanization has led to:-
 Drying up/ filling of wells, lakes and
natural water harvest.
 Deforestation for land use purpose has
further removed the natural shed and
air purification provided by trees.
Result: loose soil
 Infrastructure development is at its
peak.
Result: construction debris is
pilled everywhere
 Being an MNC hub, most working
commuters use cars
Result: Air pollution from car
exhausts

6. Act Now
Effects from and on
surroundings
 Well acknowledged harmful effects from
air pollution
 Health issues from polluted air
 Less human productivity
 Known solutions
 Use of CNG instead of petrol
 Planting trees
 Petition to state government

7. Act together
Suggestions & Roadblocks for Action
Petition for covering
construction debris
Utilizing residential
spaces
Use of grass
Re-think garbage
disposal

9. Thank you for such an
informative course 