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LA County Sues Coke And Pepsi Over Plastic Pollution

Los Angeles County takes legal action against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for deceptive plastic packaging practices, highlighting environmental and health concerns.

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Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers continue to light up Indian capital’s skies despite government ban

The Independent UK

‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins

As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India

The Guardian - UK

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Delhi: Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns ahead of Chhath Puja

The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?

Pakistan Punjab’s chief minister wants to start a dialogue with her Indian counterpart for a joint effort against smog.

Al Jazeera

Report reveals childcare centres and schools exposed to harmful air

1 in 6 child care centres and schools exposed to pollution.

Newcastle Herald

No respite; Delhi registers warmest October month since 1951

According to the IMD, this month has recorded an average maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 21.2 degrees Celsius over Safdarjung. Read further on Dynamite News

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Inventory counts air pollution cost of space launches and re-entries

Researchers report rise in material falling back to Earth and growing emissions from satellite megaconstellations

The Guardian - UK

Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

The Independent UK

India's Capital Chokes In Smog After Firework Ban Flouted

India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.

International Business Times

NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match international commitments made at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting

New Zealand and other Commonwealth nations wrapped up their global meeting in Samoa last week with a declaration to protect the ocean in the face of severe climate change, pollution and over-exploitation.

The Conversation

LA County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola over plastic bottles

Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution

The Independent UK

EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown

Annual decline, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels

The Guardian - UK

‘It won’t wash’: Environment secretary’s bid to cosy up to water pollution protesters backfires

Steve Reed’s letter to campaign groups ahead of demonstration met with anger from those who say he has ignored the key issue of privatisation

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Mother of girl, 9, who died in pollution-linked death vows to continue fight after receiving settlement

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah suffered a fatal asthma attack in February 2013 after being exposed to excessive air pollution

Evening Standard

‘Long and painful journey’ to official apology for Ella’s pollution-linked death

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah said she will continue to push for clean air after a Government apology for the death of her daughter in 2013.

The Guardian - UK

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s mother to receive settlement over death linked to air pollution

UK government offers undisclosed sum in compensation to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for daughter’s untimely death

Evening Standard

Mother secures Government settlement after court claim that pollution death breached daughter's human rights

Environment, transport and health departments admit: ‘Ella’s suffering and death were a tragedy’

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Evening Standard

Ministers apologise to mother of girl who died after air pollution asthma attack

The three Government departments have settled the claim ahead of a High Court trial for an undisclosed sum.

The Independent UK

Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India's capital ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

Newcastle Herald

Stockton residents can finally breathe easier after Orica cuts emissions

Orica makes massive cut to ammonium nitrate pollution.

International Business Times

Smog-beset Pakistan Megacity Curbs Rickshaws, Restaurants

Pollution puffing rickshaws and barbeque restaurants were banned from operating in parts of Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore on Wednesday, as public health officials battle choking smog.

AAP

Pollution problem: the issue making kids sick at school

Children face higher risks of poor health outcomes due to traffic-related air pollution as one in six capital city schools are located near major roads.

The Times of India

Lung cancer rates rising among those who never smoked: The reasons are shocking

On one hand while awareness is rising and people are being educated about the harmful effects of smoking, on the other hand, people who never smoked in their life are being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Dynamite News

PWD sprays water to reduce dust in Delhi amid rising air pollution

As Delhi Air quality deteriorates at alarming levels, PWD sprayed tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of poor air quality in Delhi on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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