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Delhi air pollution: Marginal dip in pollution levels overnight as haze persists, health concerns rise

Pollution levels in Delhi and its surrounding areas dipped marginally overnight due to a relatively better wind speed, though the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 was still more than 80 times the healthy limit

The Hindu

“My eyes started burning…” CM Yogi Adityanath says of rising pollution in Delhi-NCR

Mr. Adityanath said that as soon as he landed in Ghaziabad from Lucknow, there was darkness everywhere.

The Hindu

Chemical recycling a dangerous deception

Most U.S. chemical recycling facilities turn plastics into fuel to be burned

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When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook

In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.” Viewers probably didn’t know that Child’s new and improved kitchen studio, outfitted with gas stoves, was paid for…

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Delhi Govt appeals to people to use public transport to check pollution in the capital

As air quality in Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday, people are advised to use public transport to minimize pollution. Read further on Dynamite News

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New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution

New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season

The Independent UK

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city.

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Doctors warn Delhi-NCR residents after air quality turns 'severe' in the region

As air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, people said they experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.

Dynamite News

BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Congress seeks revamp of Air Pollution Act

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the “severe plus” category on Friday morning, a stage at which all emergency measures, including a ban on polluting trucks, commercial four-wheelers, and all types of construction, are mandated to be initiated and enforced in the National Capital Region.

The Hindu

Delhi air pollution spikes to 100 times WHO health limit

Season of smog begins with air quality index near worst possible level of 500 and little apparent progress in controlling annual poisonous blight on life

The Guardian - AU

Fires are the most polluting way to heat British homes this winter

Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a year

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated

One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world isn’t just steadily warming, but is dangerously accelerating

The Independent UK

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England cricketers resort to inhalers for tackling alarming pollution in India

England cricketers resort to inhalers to cope with high pollution levels in Indian cities; Bombay High Court expresses concern over deteriorating air quality index in Mumbai; 2.3 million deaths in India due to pollution in 2019.

Salon

Democrats unveil plan for plastics

The sweeping bill is unlikely to pass, but its components could still make an impact

The Hindu

Mumbai air pollution: MPCB asks Hindustan Petroleum, Tata Power to cut down production by 50%

MPCB orders 50% cut in production by HPCL, Tata Power, Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers to curb air pollution in Mumbai. Bank guarantee of ₹10 lakh & ₹5 lakh forfeited for Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers respectively. Two RMC plants closed down. MPCB to monitor emissions from BPCL, HPCL, RCF,…

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Mumbai’s October heat and pollution are likely to stay for some time | Explained

Global warming is causing changes in wind patterns, resulting in heat waves, humidity, and pollution in Mumbai. Urban adaptations, such as green infrastructure, public transport, and air filters, are needed to reduce the consequences of these hazards. Early-warning systems are also necessary to protect vulnerable populations.

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Morning Digest | Gaza crossing opens for foreigners and wounded; October gross GST collections climb to ₹1.72 lakh crore, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Risk of type 2 diabetes linked to air pollution in Chennai, Delhi

Indian cities have consistently dominated the tops of lists of places with the worst air for residents, with air quality frequently several times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organisation.

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Entry of diesel buses into Delhi stopped from today: Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai chaired a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Wednesday on the rising pollution level and implementation of Graded Response Action Plan-II.

Salon

Why lawncare is bad for the environment

“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”

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Delhi's air quality deteriorates; AQI 'very poor' for 3rd straight day this week

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 336 on Wednesday morning bringing the air quality under the 'very poor' category for the fourth day in a row and the third straight day this week.

The Guardian - UK

Air pollution raises risk of type 2 diabetes, says landmark Indian study

Seven-year study of 12,000 residents of Delhi and Chennai finds link between PM2.5 particles and increased blood sugar levels

Evening Standard

London’s getting louder! Inside the capital’s toxic noise pollution problem

Sirens, drilling, the screech of the Tube... The battle for quiet is an increasingly fraught one in our capital city — and it's posing an increasing threat to our long-term health. Katie Strick reports

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