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Most inland bathing spots in England have unsafe pollution levels, report finds

Surfers Against Sewage finds 60% of representative sample of popular locations are unsafe for swimming

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

Outdoor air quality and childhood asthma: Connecting the dots

The smog crisis from October to December is driven by many factors including crop burning, vehicular traffic and industrial emissions. This can be especially harmful for vulnerable populations which includes young children and people suffering from respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD or other chronic lung diseases. Children have developing lungs…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023

Visakhapatnam fishing harbour fire: wreckage needs to be removed from seawater quickly to avoid pollution, says Pollution Control Board official

Visakhapatnam: 45 boats reduced to ashes in harbour fire; wreckage needs to be removed from seawater to avoid pollution. Fisheries Dept, Port Authority, Fire & Police Depts responsible. Giant cranes needed for underwater ops to remove wreckage; must be done quickly to prevent oil spill pollution.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

It is believed TfL will “strongly challenge” the draft conclusions by the Advertising Standards Authority

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

Delhi: Students resume classes as schools reopen after enforced pollution break

Schools in the national capital reopened on Monday after an enforced break in schools from November 9 to 18 in view of the severe air pollution in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023

Elon Musk was once an environmental hero: is he still a rare green billionaire?

Renowned for clean-energy tech, the billionaire seems to be at one now with super-emitters and far-right global climate deniers

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2023

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

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 · Nov 19, 2023

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:

Dynamite News · Nov 19, 2023

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

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2023