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How rising air pollution accelerates health risks

In the heart of the nation's capital, the arrival of winter heralds a grim season of hazardous air quality. The Delhi-NCR region, home to millions, becomes a cauldron of toxic air, thick with smog primarily caused by stubble burning. This annual crisis is exacerbated by the season's dense air, trapping…

The Times of India

Delhi's 'Very Poor' air quality persists with AQI at 398 on Sunday morning

The National Capital continued to experience "very poor" air quality on Sunday morning, with an air quality index (AQI) of 398. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fight to stop ‘Cop City’ over water pollution fears has day in court

Opponents tell judge that sediment runoff from police campus violates Clean Water Act and thus project should be halted

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Delhi: AQI improves slightly to 'very poor', but no respite for residents from toxic air

The air quality in the national capital improved marginally to 'very poor' from 'severe' on Saturday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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25 years on, forum against Periyar pollution continues its relentless fight

Residents, activists form Periyar Malineekarana Virudha Samithi to fight pollution in Eloor-Edayar industrial areas. Samithi has waged sustained fight against pollution for 25 yrs, filed petitions in courts, conducted research, raised awareness of rights. #Pollution #EnvironmentalProtection #PeriyarMalineekaranaVirudhaSamithi

The Hindu

At talks on cutting plastics pollution, plastics credits are on the table. What are they?

As countries meet in Nairobi to negotiate a treaty aimed at cutting plastics pollution, one of the tools that's been discussed is plastics credits

The Independent UK

How ponds tell story of the air pollution around them

A researcher has been looking for evidence of past air pollution in the mud of ponds in Merseyside

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‘The complete murder of our young’: India counts cost of another polluting Diwali on a generation of children

One in three children in Delhi is already asthmatic, with many more at risk of organ damage from breathing noxious air. A crowded waiting room at one children’s hospital tells the story

The Guardian - UK

Many Indian cities record peak pollution during Deepavali day | Data

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

The Hindu

The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost.

The Conversation

'Alien' spherules dredged from the Pacific are probably just industrial pollution, new studies suggest

Last summer, a Harvard professor claimed tiny pellets of iron came from beyond our solar system. But new analyses suggest that they likely originated much closer to home.

LiveScience

Federal court overturns Texas agency’s pollution permit for Gulf Coast natural gas export terminal

Judges overturned a state air pollution permit that was issued last year, arguing that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid emissions control requirements.

The Texas Tribune

Court: Lone Star State Violated Emissions Limits on Gulf Coast

Judges argued that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality illegally enabled Port Arthur LNG to avoid emission control requirements.

Texas Observer

Bandi Sanjay stops people from calling him ‘CM’ at election meeting

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP MP, campaigns for Nandishwar Goud in Ramachandrapuram. He promises to build a 100-bed hospital, extend metro rail to Sangareddy & Tellapur. He accuses govt of not taking steps to control pollution & BRS of shady real estate deals. He warns of financial ruin if BRS or…

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Toxic air: India's struggle with poor air quality and how to combat it

India has faced significant challenges with dense smog, impacting vibrant urban centers characterized by high levels of vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants. Agricultural areas have been affected by smog due to the common practice of field burning to prepare land for the upcoming crop. Rapid industrial and urban growth in…

The Guardian - UK

When Delhi’s air pollution gets worse: a photographic comparison

Rajat Gupta’s pictures show the difference a few days can make for citizens of one of the world’s most polluted major cities

The Guardian - UK

At risk: 10 ways the changing climate is creating a health emergency

Diseases will spread faster and further, and kill more people, as the effects of record heat, floods, drought and storms escalates

The Hindu

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained

Which illnesses are currently attributed to air pollution? How does Maharashtra propose to monitor air pollution-related illnesses? How can this data help shape climate action plans? The Hindu explores.

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The Guardian - UK

Nitrogen wars: the Dutch farmers’ revolt that turned a nation upside-down

The long read: In 2019, a looming crisis over pollution led the Dutch government to crack down on farm emissions. The response was furious – and offers a warning to other countries about protecting the environment without losing public trust

The Conversation

What designers can do to make textiles healthier for people and the planet

The pollution caused by the textile industry is often discussed, but its impact on health is less emphasized. Nevertheless, the petrochemical compounds used in the manufacturing of our clothes have harmful effects on workers, surrounding communities, and consumers. This issue has a global impact, but its assessment is complex due…

The Times of India

Lifestyle changes to reduce the risks of poor air quality

In an age where global attention is increasingly focused on the issue of air quality, it is imperative to comprehend the potential health risks associated with elevated Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. Deteriorating air quality, as indicated by high AQI values, presents significant health hazards, particularly in urban settings. In…

The Hindu

Marginal dip in air pollution levels when compared to last Deepavali in some parts of Bengaluru

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

Radio France Internationale

Petrochemical industry joins global talks to agree plastic pollution treaty

The world is halfway towards a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, as negotiators in Kenya spend this week debating the best way to slash the waste building up in oceans and ecosystems. Plastic is largely made from fossil fuels, which means oil-rich countries have a significant stake.

Dynamite News

Thick layer of smog veils Delhi; air quality in 'severe' category

A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded in the 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi.

The Hindu

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