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Polluted air on Tube platforms could harm commuters’ health, study warns

Researchers detect potentially harmful particles in air on Piccadilly line platform at South Kensington station

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2022

EU plans tighter controls on pollution as doctors call for urgent action

Stricter standards will tackle fine particulates and PFAS and require polluters to pay for cleanups

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022

EU to drastically reduce deadly air pollution with tougher laws

The European Union will on Wednesday lay out plans to cut air and water pollution levels to zero by 2050.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2022

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 · Oct 25, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

EPA calls out environmental racism

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

Salon · Oct 24, 2022

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 · Oct 24, 2022

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 · Oct 24, 2022

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.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2022

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:

Dynamite News · Oct 23, 2022