The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached record highs one cities in India. These high levels come from the increased burning of crop stubble in neighboring agricultural states, as well as the high rates of vehicle and industrial emissions. The heavy smog lead to over thirty flights being grounded, while over five million masks were handed out to schools. The pain discussed in this article comes from the increased chances of stroke, lung cancer, and heart disease that can be directly related to the hazardous AQI. Many in India are beginning to protest the lack of air pollution regulations in hope that they might be able to secure a healthy environment for the future generations.