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On social media, Delhittes share videos of flouting of firecracker ban

NEW DELHI: Social media was abuzz with videos of people bursting firecrackers with impunity on Diwali in the national capital, defying a ban in place to curb pollution. The veracity of these videos could not independently verified.

The Times of India

Delhi's post-Diwali air quality best in five years: Environment minister Gopal Rai

NEW DELHI: There was 30 per cent less pollution on Diwali in Delhi as compared to last year and the city recorded its best air quality for the day after the festival in five years, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Two-thirds of cattle farms in north Devon cause river pollution

Nearly nine in 10 farms inspected failed to comply with regulations, according to a report from the Environment Agency

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EPA calls out environmental racism

The EPA accused Louisiana regulators of neglecting Black residents’ concerns about toxic air pollution

Salon

Stubble burning contribution to Delhi's pollution increases to 10 percent on Diwali

NEW DELHI: The contribution of stubble burning to Delhi's pollution on Diwali increased to around 10 percent, the highest this year so far, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). However, it was still lower than previous years -- it was 25 percent on…

The Times of India

Streets of India light up for Diwali 2022 festival while sparking concern over air pollution

The use of firecrackers all across India during Diwali was met with either partial or complete bans

Manchester Evening News

With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.

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Crowds throng Anand Vihar bus stand ahead of Diwali, Chhat Puja despite Covid, pollution

A huge throng gathered at the footbridge of the Anand Vihar Metro Station in the national capital ahead of the festival season. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Living in the noise, dust and pollution of the UK's largest open coal mine at Ffos-y-Fran, Merthyr Tydfil

"Everything was black. We were constantly cleaning... We couldn't open the windows. The noise would penetrate the house... the noise of the diggers is just horrendous. There's no sleeping with it."

Wales Online

Prolonged poor air quality in Washington hits highest mark in past decade

SEATTLE — Rain and winds in the Seattle area are a welcome relief as they pushed out wildfire smoke that has clouded the air for weeks on end.

Tribune News Service

Water watchdog Ofwat slammed for £500,000 staff bonuses amid sewage pollution

New figures show £509,832 was paid out in the last five years despite anger at Ofwat for failing to hold the water industry to account over leaks and sewage pollution

Daily Mirror

Car drivers could eventually be charged Newcastle Clean Air Zone toll fee

Newcastle and Gateshead's councils chose not to slap drivers with the charge for using their personal cars, but both say that might not last forever

Chronicle Live

Lake Macquarie and its people deserve a clean cut from power station

Community groups are concerned that the impacts of Vales Point power station on the lake will increase under a foreign private equity firm.

Newcastle Herald

Stormont 'needs to get back to work to deliver clean air strategy' says Asthma + Lung UK NI

They say we are on an air pollution 'cliff edge' after DAERA published the latest air quality report

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Daily Mirror

New city branded worst for air quality in world with streets filled with smoke

The US has seen an unprecedented drought which has made worse existing problems with pollution - and now Seattle has been named the worse city in the world for air quality

Al Jazeera

How river pollution is killing people in an Indian village

Villagers say they are suffering after years of unchecked industrial pollution has contaminated their water.

The Guardian - UK

Building works responsible for 18% of UK large particle pollution

Experts call for tighter regulation as construction accounts for more than 30% of PM10 pollution in London

The Conversation

Wildfire smoke may warm the Earth for longer than we thought

Wildfires are a major source of air pollution. They are also predicted to worsen as climate change progresses.

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Newsroom.co.nz

Farming's big warming impact needs a fair price

Contrary to Groundswell's assertions, pricing livestock pollution is reasonable, rooted in science and will see global greenhouse emissions fall.

Daily Mirror

Rise in obesity among women and children linked to air pollution, claims new study

Obesity is a global problem, and according to new research, living in polluted areas may be one factor increasing your risk of being obese, particularly among women

Birmingham Post

Bath start-up develops material to prevent plastic pollution

Naturbeads' product is able to replace small plastic beads used to make cosmetics, paints and adhesives in manufacturing

Dynamite News

Delhi HC Rejects Plea Against Absolute Firecracker Ban

Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.Read more on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ likely making alligators sick in Cape Fear River

Cape Fear River alligators’ blood showed much higher PFAS levels, and had twice as many compounds, as those in neighboring river

Bristol Post

Labour councillors seemed to back calls to scrap a byelaw banning swimming in the river

Bangkok Post

BMA stands ready to tackle smog

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is on high alert to adopt measures to stem air pollution as the level of PM2.5 fine dust in the capital is rising at an alarming pace.

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