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Delhi's air quality improves to 'moderate' category; AQI at 190

The overall air quality in the national capital on Wednesday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 190, as per SAFAR-India.

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Proximity to traffic linked to higher dementia risk, brain structural changes: Study

According to an important study undertaken in China and the United Kingdom, living near major highways is associated with an increased risk of dementia and changes in brain structure, owing mostly to traffic-related air pollution.

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U.S. Steel smothered Gary, Indiana, with heavy pollution. Community activists deserve a say in cleanup.

Historic investments in clean energy, jobs and infrastructure offer an unprecedented opportunity to change the narrative in places like Gary, Ben Jealous writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Give nuclear energy a chance to help end carbon pollution in Illinois

A Chicago-based volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch to put the nuclear moratorium bill on the agenda during the veto session that starts Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

How palm oil companies are illegally burning forests to clear land in Indonesia

Indonesian palm oil companies have been playing a dangerous game: burning forests to clear land that has already been dried out by their activities – just to cut production costs. This practice is illegal because it is a major cause of wildfires that have destroyed ecosystems and generated massive atmospheric…

France 24

Delhi AQI: Next two weeks crucial for city air quality, says Environment Mantri Gopal Rai

The Environment Minister said that eight more pollution hotspots other than the existing 13 have been identified. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Govt identifies eight more pollution hotspots; will use dust suppressants: Gopal Rai

Delhi government adds 8 more pollution hotspots to existing 13; special teams to be deployed to check sources. Dust suppressant powder to be used to prevent dust pollution.

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"Second phase of GRAP implemented in Delhi to reduce pollution," Environment Minister Gopal Rai

As Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 306, Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in Delhi

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‘This place wanted to be a wetland’: how a farmer turned his fields into a wildlife sanctuary

Once, Karl Wenner’s Oregon land leaked pollution into a nearby lake. Now, 70 acres are home to waterfowl, turtles and endangered fish

The Guardian - US

Pollution board fines IOC, BPCL

CPCB fines IOC & BPCL for not installing pollution control devices at petrol pumps; IOC fined ₹1cr, BPCL ₹2cr. Petrol vapour contains cancer-causing substances; pumps ordered to install VRS to prevent vapours from escaping. IOC's financial implication limited to ₹1cr; BPCL received notice to pay ₹2cr. Notices received Oct 19,…

The Hindu

NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution caused by stubble burning

National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Punjab chief secretary and member secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Hindu

Ministers abandon plan to end pollution rules for England housebuilders

Michael Gove had been planning to rip up EU-derived scheme that forces developers to pay to offset pollution

The Guardian - UK

The climate impact of plastic pollution is negligible – the production of new plastics is the real problem

The dual pressures of climate change and plastic pollution are frequently conflated in the media, in peer-reviewed research and other environmental reporting.

The Conversation

KSPCB instructs district authorities to form task force

Ahead of Deepavali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a circular instructing district authorities to form task forces under the Deputy Commissioners

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Evening Standard

Installing suction technology in roads 'could help clean up Britain's dirty air'

Discreet device found to significantly reduce human exposure to harmful air pollution

The Hindu

Study along Tamil Nadu coast finds marine debris to be carrying invasive mussel species

.Marine debris, primarily plastic, is a vector for invasive species, per a study in Tamil Nadu. One species, Mytella strigata, was found in high density on fishing nets. Monitoring efforts are needed to understand the risk of invasions and education is vital to combat plastic pollution.

The Independent UK

European court says Italy violated rights of residents near Naples over garbage crisis

The European Court of Human Rights has found Italy violated the human rights of residents living in and around Naples by failing to manage a 15-year garbage and pollution crisis

The Hindu

Kerala Pollution Control Board greenlights study by CSIR-NEERI to develop tech to prevent sewage pollution of waterbodies

CSIR-NEERI to study process package treatment for pollution in Pallikkalar, Edappally, Perandoor canals in Kochi in Kerala. Kerala PCB approved project after NGT directive. CSIR-NEERI to submit feasibility report in 15 months. Package treatment plant to remove physical, chemical and biological pollutants. Two-member team of scientists conducted site assessment in…

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Zenger

First-time Finding: Ants Found Wrapped In Plastic, Highlighting Human Pollution Impact

Shocking discovery of ants entangled in plastic on Spanish island raises concerns about human pollution impact.

The Guardian - US

Flame retardant pollution threatens wildlife on all continents, research finds

More than 100 species, from frogs to killer whales, contaminated with long-lasting chemicals with serious health effects

The Guardian - UK

Colombia and Mali leading efforts to improve air quality, new ranking finds

Low and middle income countries addressing air pollution in climate plans, while UAE, host of Cop28, among rich nations lagging behind

Salon

Climate change is starving seals

Krill populations are plummeting due to warming waters, which leaves fur seals without meals

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Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tuesday

Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday.

The Hindu

NGT seeks report from CPCB on dumping of garbage in areas close to Kerala border

The Times of India

For the first time this season, Mumbai's AQI fares worse than Delhi

MUMBAI: On Tuesday Mumbai's air quality index (113), considered moderate though, fared worse than Delhi's (83), which denotes satisfactory air pollution level, for the first time in the post monsoon season, suggested the SAFAR readings.

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