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High-tech emissions tracker exposes carbon polluters in real time

The world has entered an era of “radical transparency for emissions tracking” thanks to a new tool that offers the most detailed, independent look at global greenhouse gas pollution to date.

Radio France Internationale

What happens if a country fails to comply with EU environmental legislation?

There are different environmental directives in the European Union that member states must comply with. But they do not always do so. Sometimes states fail to take adequate measures to, for example, protect vulnerable ecosystems and species or prevent pollution.

The Conversation

‘We need to be doing a lot more’: London car pollution at greatest levels since start of pandemic

NO2 levels have reached well above recommended limits this year

Evening Standard

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Indoor cooking on wood fires linked to pregnancy deaths

‘In-house cooking and household pollution may increase the risk of seizures. We believe that less oxygen will get to the mother’s brain,’ report author says

The Independent UK

Newcastle's most polluted streets revealed – as Coast Road junction named as worst emissions hotspot

A pollution monitor near the Corner House Hotel recorded the worst levels in Newcastle in 2021, while the city centre's highest readings were outside St James' Park

Chronicle Live

Tyne Tunnel marks one year since toll booths axed in switch to controversial cashless payments

It has been 12 months since the crossing’s old toll booths and barriers were ditched, in an effort to speed up journey times and reduce pollution levels

Chronicle Live

Sims’ air pollution tests may be botched, EPA says

Residents want to know what hazardous metals are being spewed into the air near homes and schools. They’ll have to wait to find out.

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Bypass is 'only way' to stop village becoming rat run to Queensferry Crossing

Villagers are concerned about congestion and pollution from so many vehicles

Daily Record

EXPLAINER: Carbon 'offsets' for World Cup in Qatar

Qatar has said the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup soccer tournament it’s hosting will be the first to be ‘carbon-neutral

The Independent UK

Pollution curbs lifted in India’s capital despite ‘very poor’ air

Air quality index in nearly all monitoring stations in New Delhi was between 300 and 400, in the ‘very poor’ category.

Al Jazeera

Pollution curbs lifted in Indian capital although air quality 'very poor'

Primary schools will reopen in India's capital New Delhi this week and curbs will be lifted on certain construction activities, authorities said on Monday, after pollution levels improved to the 'very poor' category from 'severe'.

Reuters

Turtle nesting populations increase on Curtis Island, while report finds light pollution affects hatchlings

For 13 years, Trevor Turner has doggedly worked to protect the species, earning him the nickname "turtle man".

ABC News

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:

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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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Dynamite News

Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental justice Issues Remain

According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation also have enough positive effects on health to pay for themselves entirely. Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News

Amid Rising Air Pollution In Delhi, Entry Of Non-Essential Trucks, Cars from Noida Banned

Amid rising air pollution levels in the national capital, the Noida Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions on the entry of non-essential trucks and other vehicles into Delhi from its borders. Read more on Dynamite News

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Delhi Pollution: AQI Slides,Still at Upper End Of Very Poor' Category

After three straight days this week of air quality recorded under the 'severe' category in Delhi, the bad air in the national capital in Delhi recovered a bit to 'upper end of Very Poor' on Sunday, said forecast system SAFAR. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Reuters

Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport

(This Nov. 5 story has been corrected to fix paragraph 10 to show government has capped flights, not passengers, at 440,000)

Salon

US offers $1B to electrify schoolbuses

Electric buses are coming to nearly 400 school districts

The Independent UK

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

Dynamite News

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:

Manchester Evening News

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

Dynamite News

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:

The Guardian - UK

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

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