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Centre faults Punjab’s farm fires for Delhi’s air pollution problem

Delhi's air pollution crisis largely due to stubble burning; Centre gave ₹1,426 cr to Punjab for crop residue management machines. Data shows 65% of burning events in Punjab, 4% in Haryana, 8% in MP. Supreme Court directed States to ensure no more burning;

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Aaditya Thackeray slams CM Shinde over Mumbai's road work 'corruption', terrible air quality

Four contractors who are yet to start cement concretisation work on Mumbai’s roads must be blacklisted and probed, Aaditya Thackeray said

The Hindu

Minnesota agency had data on iron foundry's pollution violations but failed to act, report says

A Minnesota iron foundry has been violating air emissions laws for at least five years, but the state agency responsible for enforcing air permits didn’t take action against the company

The Independent UK

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Delhi air pollution | December winter break of schools rescheduled, now to be from November 9-18

The air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.

The Hindu

Gas cookers pump out pollutants linked to childhood asthma, report finds

Scientists find average levels of nitrogen dioxide almost twice as high in homes cooking with gas as in those cooking without

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

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Ketamine use hits record peak in Australia as methamphetamine and cocaine rise

Wastewater monitoring report shows consumption of heroin, MDMA and fentanyl has fallen while increasing for alcohol and oxycodone

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We’re shining a light on our need for darkness

Letters: Readers respond to Jacqueline Yallop’s article about the damaging health effects of light pollution

The Guardian - UK

We are unnecessarily being targeted, defamed for Delhi air pollution, say Punjab farmers

Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

The Hindu

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual surge in air pollution that has engulfed the Indian capital region

The Independent UK

Marginal dip in pollution levels in Delhi; AQI in 'very poor' category

Delhi Air Quality: Pollution levels in Delhi marginally dipped on Tuesday morning (November 7) and were recorded in the “very poor” category after five consecutive days of severe air quality.

The Hindu

Oil companies keen to set up compressed biogas plants in 10 districts

Oil cos to set up CBG units in 10 Kerala districts. BPCL-Kochi Refinery to lay foundation stone in Jan. GAIL to set up 3 CBG plants, ONGC to invest ₹3,500 cr. Zero investment projects for State govt, regular supply of waste to treatment plants. Civic bodies to benefit from project.

The Hindu

Ulez inspired us, say finalists for Prince William climate prize

Polish Smog Alert are hoping to scoop the Earthshot Prize for their work in reducing air pollution in their home country

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan announces new funding to help London boroughs tackle air pollution

Previous rounds of funding have enabled the installation of electric vehicle chargers, cycle parking spots and new green spaces

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NZ should rethink stance on Japan’s nuclear wastewater

Regional leaders meet at the Pacific Islands Forum this week in Rarotonga, but New Zealand has let them down with our response to Japan's dumping of nuclear wastewater in the ocean, writes Karly Burch

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Instead of 'helping' Haryana, focus on Delhi's pollution problem, Khattar tells Kejriwal

Khattar asks Kejriwal to focus on Delhi air pollution after the Delhi CM offered help to implement 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra' scheme. Khattar says Haryana is capable of implementing welfare schemes, offers help if Kejriwal faces any problems in governing Delhi

The Guardian - AU

Tired of waiting for a Queensland EPA, conservation group launches own ‘enforcement arm’

The Queensland Conservation Council says new entity will take ‘proactive actions’ to ensure state’s environmental laws are enforced

The Hindu

Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

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The Hindu

Giving the urban Indian a better life

The overall development strategy of urban development in India needs a paradigm shift, with a need to look sustainable and ecological urbanisation

The Hindu

Tiding over: On north India and its annual air quality inflection point in November

November, which has in recent years emerged as the critical month in north India for pollution, especially air pollution, remains to be tamed

The Independent UK

Air pollution in Delhi puts Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup match at risk

The match is currently scheduled to take place on Monday 6 November

The Hindu

560 cases of stubble burning reported in Ludhiana so far this year

Delhi-NCR air quality 'severe'; 560 stubble burning cases reported in Ludhiana, Punjab. 95 cases fined, 2 cases registered. 51% reduction in cases compared to last year. Max cases from Jagraon subdistrict. Farmers directed to not burn stubble. AQI in Delhi at 410, Lodhi Road at 385, DU at 456. Thick…

The Independent UK

London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s effigy takes centre stage at Kent town’s bonfire night

The public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme

Dynamite News

Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

The Education Minister further informed that classes 6-12 may switch to online classes. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Cruise ships polluting UK coast as they ignore greener power options

Most liners rely on marine gas oil when docked, despite claims they reduce emissions by plugging into low-carbon electricity

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