The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

UP: Ghaziabad Administration Orders Halt Of Construction Work Amid Rise In Pollution

With the presence of humidity in the weather, the AQI has risen to 450 in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022

4 out of 5 families in Delhi-NCR are facing pollution-related health issues; 80% families have at least one member with respiratory problems

Delhi’s air quality remains very poor, with an AQI (air quality index) reading of 348 at Sunday, 9am. This is a slight improvement from Saturday’s 4pm reading of 381, released as part of the national bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2022

Ministers have no idea how many beaches in England shut due to sewage

Government admits information not kept on closures, as annual report also reveals no progress been made on river water quality

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

US offers $1B to electrify schoolbuses

Electric buses are coming to nearly 400 school districts

Salon · Nov 4, 2022

Indian capital battles dangerous levels of air pollution

Haze and smog have enveloped the skyline of India's capital region leading to a ban on construction activity, the closing of factories and the use of water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to fight air quality that has hit dangerous levels

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Delhi Pollution: Primary Schools In Delhi Shut From Tomorrow Till Pollution Situation Improves

"We're taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we're shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow... Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5," CM Kejriwal said. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 4, 2022

Couple who bought £325k house metres from 70mph road WIN battle with council

Within a day of moving into their new home, Jackie and James McCormack were disrupted by constant noise and pollution

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022

Severe AQI Prompts BJP To Seek Closure Of Delhi Schools

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded shutting of all schools in the national capital due to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 4, 2022

Home wood burning pollution expected to rise due to UK cost of living crisis

Seventy years after 1952 London smog, energy crisis could increase winter stove and open fire use

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

India's Delhi wrestles with 'hazardous' air pollution, primary schools shut

Authorities in New Delhi ordered primary schools to shut from Saturday, and told schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as air in the world's most polluted capital had become a severe risk to health.

Reuters · Nov 4, 2022