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“If not catered, air
pollution will become
worse as the years pass”
The air pollution is fast emerging as a top life threatening
environmental factor for survival of living beings on this planet.
Offering solutions in the area is the Camfil Group, a world leader in
air filters and clean air solutions that protect health, processes and
the environment. In this context, Mr PKSV Sagar, Managing Director,
Camfil Air Filtration India shared various insights related to air
pollution, need for clean air and his company’s latest activities with
the BioVoice News. Read the details below:
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Shouldn’t the clean air be a
human right as it is directly
related to the matter of life or
death? Why do we often ignore
the importance of clean air?
Breathing air is essential for life. It
is the very first thing we do when
we are born. This is an instinct and
we naturally expect the air to be
clean but we do not instinctively
question the quality of the air that
we breathe. Unlike dirty water,
air pollution is not visible and
therefore we are often unaware
of how good or bad our indoor air
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quality is.
However, in recent years the
scientific community and global
media are increasingly reporting
on the links between human health
and poor air quality. Many national
bodies and world organizations
are addressing this problem. As
the health and economic impacts
become more apparent they
endeavor to set new standards and
raise awareness. For over 50 years
Camfil has lead the way, striving
to tackle air pollution and improve
Indoor Air Quality in the quest to