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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' for 2nd consecutive day

NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the second consecutive day on Sunday, and meteorological agencies predict that relief is unlikely until the end of the month.

The Times of India

Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

The Hindu

Concerns raised over potential for increased number of Heathrow flights passing over Richmond Park

City Hall's Lib Dem leader Caroline Pidgeon believes increased flights could worsen noise pollution for residents and damage biodiversity

Evening Standard

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Delhi-NCR grapple with 'Very Poor to Poor' air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI at 309

Despite a 15-point winter action plan to curb the rising pollution, the battle against deteriorating air quality continues. Read further on Dynamite News

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Incidents of stubble burning fall in Punjab, Haryana; rise in U.P.

Fall in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana; UP sees rise. Punjab, Haryana contribute highest number of incidents. Fall in incidents seen as a breather for Delhi, other parts of north India. UP sees 30.6% rise in incidents. Data from Sept 15-Oct 28. Fall in incidents due to collective efforts of…

The Hindu

Mumbai: Committee set up to evaluate anti-pollution technologies

MUMBAI: Immediately stopping all construction activities, the entry of trucks and heavy vehicles in Mumbai, shutting polluting installations, and enforcing odd and even scheme for private vehicles are the top four emergency actions that have been suggested under the response plan if the city's air quality index with PM2.5 and…

The Times of India

Tiruvannamalai gets first modern laundry for dhobis to prevent pollution of local ponds

Tiruvannamalai's first free modern laundry has been opened to benefit dhobis and conserve local ponds. It was inaugurated by Minister E.V. Velu and Collector B. Murugesh. The 5,000 sq.ft. facility has a drier machine, generator, ironing room and cubicles with two slabs and mini tanks. It will provide a stable…

The Hindu

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Conolly canal harmful to Kottooli wetland ecosystem, finds study

Rapid urbanisation in Kozhikode has led to destruction of Kottooli wetlands, a proposed Ramsar site. Husband-wife duo, both professors, have revealed that Conolly Canal was not beneficial to the ecosystem. Canal caused water level reduction, dry areas, loss of agricultural land, backflow of brackish water, and pollution. National Highway 66…

The Hindu

England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'moderate' category

Mumbai's AQI remains 'Moderate' (105) while Pune's is 'Satisfactory' (47). Delhi's AQI is 'Poor' (249) with Noida (208) and Gurugram (252) also in 'Poor' category. GRAP's Stage 1 restrictions implemented in Delhi to reduce air pollution. AQI ranges from 201-300 classified as 'Poor', 301-400 as 'Very Poor' and 401-450 as…

The Hindu

Living near motorway linked to higher dementia risk

Residents living close to main roads 14 per cent more likely to develop condition

Evening Standard

India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study

India’s green hydrogen mission risks worsening pollution if proper checks not in place. CRH study finds that the mission requires 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, over and above the 500 GW already committed to under the Paris Agreement

The Hindu

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'poor' category; AQI at 256

The overall air quality in the national capital on Thursday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 256, as per SAFAR-India.

Dynamite News

Toxic diets: Canadian orcas face high risks of pollution-related health effects

Killer whales, also called orcas, are known for their intelligence and striking presence. They are also enduring a silent but persistent threat beneath the surface of our oceans.

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Forget nuclear power. Focus on wind and solar energy to cut carbon pollution.

Mining, transporting, refining and disposing of spent fuel from nuclear plants produces huge amounts of carbon that goes into the air we breathe, a letter writer says.

The Hindu

Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode

Addressing the diverse and multi-scaled social, environmental, and infrastructure risk factors that contribute to cardiometabolic risk in cities represents a new paradigm for public health in India

Evening Standard

Air pollution measures 'will reduce thousands of premature adult deaths in the UK'

UCL academics urge policymakers to implement further regulations to save lives

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category; AQI at 190

The overall air quality in the national capital on Wednesday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 190, as per SAFAR-India.

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Proximity to traffic linked to higher dementia risk, brain structural changes: Study

According to an important study undertaken in China and the United Kingdom, living near major highways is associated with an increased risk of dementia and changes in brain structure, owing mostly to traffic-related air pollution.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. Steel smothered Gary, Indiana, with heavy pollution. Community activists deserve a say in cleanup.

Historic investments in clean energy, jobs and infrastructure offer an unprecedented opportunity to change the narrative in places like Gary, Ben Jealous writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Give nuclear energy a chance to help end carbon pollution in Illinois

A Chicago-based volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch to put the nuclear moratorium bill on the agenda during the veto session that starts Tuesday.

France 24

How palm oil companies are illegally burning forests to clear land in Indonesia

Indonesian palm oil companies have been playing a dangerous game: burning forests to clear land that has already been dried out by their activities – just to cut production costs. This practice is illegal because it is a major cause of wildfires that have destroyed ecosystems and generated massive atmospheric…

Dynamite News

Delhi AQI: Next two weeks crucial for city air quality, says Environment Mantri Gopal Rai

The Environment Minister said that eight more pollution hotspots other than the existing 13 have been identified. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Delhi Govt identifies eight more pollution hotspots; will use dust suppressants: Gopal Rai

Delhi government adds 8 more pollution hotspots to existing 13; special teams to be deployed to check sources. Dust suppressant powder to be used to prevent dust pollution.

Dynamite News

"Second phase of GRAP implemented in Delhi to reduce pollution," Environment Minister Gopal Rai

As Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 306, Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in Delhi

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