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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

Evening Standard

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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

Newsroom.co.nz

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 Hindu

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Hindu

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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 Hindu

Delhi AQI: Centre issues strict pollution control measures for NCR as air quality worsens

NEW DELHI: Amidst growing concerns over deteriorating air quality in the national capital region (NCR), the Central government has directed Delhi-NCR to enforce stricter measures as part of the final stage of their pollution control plan.

The Times of India

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 Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Air pollution in Delhi casts doubt over World Cup match

The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the national capital is under a cloud of uncertainty becaue of severe air pollution. The well-being of the players may take precedence over the contest, as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again blanketed the city.

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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

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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

The Times of India

World Cup 2023: Sri Lankan cricket team cancels training session due to 'severe' air pollution in Delhi

NEW DELHI: After Bangladesh cricket team, Sri Lanka too had to call off their initial training session in the national capital Delhi on Saturday due to "severe" air pollution.

The Hindu

Delhi air pollution: Marginal dip in pollution levels overnight as haze persists, health concerns rise

Pollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still more than 80 times the healthy limit

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“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

The Times of India

Bangladesh cancel training session in Delhi due to 'severe' air pollution

NEW DELHI: Already out of the semis race, the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday cancelled their training session in the national capital ahead of the World Cup clash against Sri Lanka due to deteriorating air quality and rising levels of air pollution.

The Hindu

Bengaluru’s air quality was cleaner in October 2023 compared to last year

Bengaluru saw a fall in PM 2.5 levels in Oct 2023 vs same period last yr, according to Respirer Reports. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru & Chennai managed to reduce PM 2.5 levels, demonstrating potential for successful air quality improvement efforts. Chennai least polluted, Delhi most polluted.

The Times of India

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Centre defers stricter curbs, says AQI declining

NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday deffered the enforcement of more stringent measures in the final stage of the air pollution control plan, citing that restrictions under Stage III were only put into effect a day ago.

The Times of India

Winter air pollution around Diwali and asthma: What you need to know

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for celebration in India, but it poses special difficulties for people with respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD. Usually, the celebration falls around the start of winter, which coincides with a difficult time for people who have specific lung conditions. The increase in…

The Independent UK

New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution

New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season

Al Jazeera

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city.

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