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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 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

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook

In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.” Viewers probably didn’t know that Child’s new and improved kitchen studio, outfitted with gas stoves, was paid for…

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Delhi LG says air pollution situation extremely worrisome, calls meeting with CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, V K Saxena, expressed deep concern about the city's alarming air pollution situation and has called for a meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai at Raj Niwas.

The Times of India

Delhi grappling with severe air pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal indulging in 'political tourism': BJP

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP has criticized Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for engaging in "political tourism" while the city's residents grapple with severe air pollution.

The Times of India

Delhi Govt appeals to people to use public transport to check pollution in the capital

As air quality in Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday, people are advised to use public transport to minimize pollution. Read further on Dynamite News

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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…

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

Doctors warn Delhi-NCR residents after air quality turns 'severe' in the region

As air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, people said they experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.

Dynamite News

BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Congress seeks revamp of Air Pollution Act

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the “severe plus” category on Friday morning, a stage at which all emergency measures, including a ban on polluting trucks, commercial four-wheelers, and all types of construction, are mandated to be initiated and enforced in the National Capital Region.

The Hindu

Delhi air pollution spikes to 100 times WHO health limit

Season of smog begins with air quality index near worst possible level of 500 and little apparent progress in controlling annual poisonous blight on life

The Guardian - AU

Fires are the most polluting way to heat British homes this winter

Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a year

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Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated

One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world isn’t just steadily warming, but is dangerously accelerating

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — November 3, 2023

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England cricketers resort to inhalers for tackling alarming pollution in India

England cricketers resort to inhalers to cope with high pollution levels in Indian cities; Bombay High Court expresses concern over deteriorating air quality index in Mumbai; 2.3 million deaths in India due to pollution in 2019.

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Democrats unveil plan for plastics

The sweeping bill is unlikely to pass, but its components could still make an impact

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The Hindu

Mumbai air pollution: MPCB asks Hindustan Petroleum, Tata Power to cut down production by 50%

MPCB orders 50% cut in production by HPCL, Tata Power, Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers to curb air pollution in Mumbai. Bank guarantee of ₹10 lakh & ₹5 lakh forfeited for Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers respectively. Two RMC plants closed down. MPCB to monitor emissions from BPCL, HPCL, RCF,…

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Mumbai’s October heat and pollution are likely to stay for some time | Explained

Global warming is causing changes in wind patterns, resulting in heat waves, humidity, and pollution in Mumbai. Urban adaptations, such as green infrastructure, public transport, and air filters, are needed to reduce the consequences of these hazards. Early-warning systems are also necessary to protect vulnerable populations.

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Morning Digest | Gaza crossing opens for foreigners and wounded; October gross GST collections climb to ₹1.72 lakh crore, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Risk of type 2 diabetes linked to air pollution in Chennai, Delhi

Indian cities have consistently dominated the tops of lists of places with the worst air for residents, with air quality frequently several times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organisation.

Dynamite News

Entry of diesel buses into Delhi stopped from today: Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai chaired a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Wednesday on the rising pollution level and implementation of Graded Response Action Plan-II.

Salon

Why lawncare is bad for the environment

“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality deteriorates; AQI 'very poor' for 3rd straight day this week

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 336 on Wednesday morning bringing the air quality under the 'very poor' category for the fourth day in a row and the third straight day this week.

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