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Taj Mahal Case Study-1

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is turning yellow due to acid deposition caused by air pollution in the region. Located in northern India along the Yamuna River, the iconic white marble mausoleum is being damaged by sulfur dioxide and other emissions from nearby coal-fired power plants and traffic. Conservationists are calling for strategies to reduce pollution to preserve the historic monument, but some local officials prioritize economic development over environmental protection.

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Taj Mahal Case Study-1

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is turning yellow due to acid deposition caused by air pollution in the region. Located in northern India along the Yamuna River, the iconic white marble mausoleum is being damaged by sulfur dioxide and other emissions from nearby coal-fired power plants and traffic. Conservationists are calling for strategies to reduce pollution to preserve the historic monument, but some local officials prioritize economic development over environmental protection.

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Taj Majal Acid Deposition Case Study

Read the article “The Taj Mahal is Turning Yellow – and time's ticking to restore it” - Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/architecture/taj-mahal-yellow-brown-air-pollution-
acid-rain-restoration-india-architecture-a8489486.html

Once you have read the article you are to write a brief one to two paragraph summary of the
article to include the points below

● With the aid of an atlas, describe the location of the Taj Mahal. Include a diagram.
● Discuss the environmental issues involved in this case study.
● Evaluate the points of view presented about this issue?
● What are the causes of acid rain In Agra?
● To what extent do you think different environmental value systems are involved in this
case study?
● Evaluate at least 3 pollution management strategies that you would propose for the
region.

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