The museum district sits near the Maidan, the "lungs of Kolkata," a massive urban park providing essential green space.
* **Air Quality:** Experiences significant fluctuations. AQI is generally moderate in the summer and monsoon but often drops to "Poor" or "Very Poor" in winter (November-February) due to temperature inversion and regional emissions. * **Water Quality:** The nearby Hooghly River faces pollution challenges, though the government has initiated the Namami Gange project for cleanup. * **Green Initiatives:** Institutions like Science City and Victoria Memorial maintain pristine gardens and have adopted solar lighting and rainwater harvesting. * **Protected Zones:** The immediate vicinity of heritage structures often carries restrictions on vehicular emissions and commercial construction.