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India's Delhi wrestles with 'hazardous' air pollution, primary schools shut

Authorities in New Delhi ordered primary schools to shut from Saturday, and told schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as air in the world's most polluted capital had become a severe risk to health.

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Delhi Pollution: AQI Continues To Remain 'Severe', Forecast Says 'Stubble Burning' Contributed Major Share

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city jumped to 472. Read on for details:

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IP rights are key to sustainability

Indonesians are increasingly aware of the need to develop in a more sustainable manner. In October 2022, the Jakarta High Court rejected the government's appeal of a citizen lawsuit that found President Joko Widodo negligent in failing to tackle Jakarta's notorious air pollution. Report after report indicates the rapidly growing…

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The EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in communities hurt by pollution

Dozens of projects will receive millions to boost monitoring near industrial sites. The Biden administration wants to focus on environmental justice in communities impacted by decades of pollution.

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Air quality panel orders ban on plying of diesel LMVs in Delhi-NCR, entry of trucks into capital

NEW DELHI: With the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) air worsening, plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles has been banned.

The Times of India

Hammersmith council expands air pollution trial fining drivers £130 for taking shortcut routes

Nearly 25 per cent of traffic ‘evaporated’ in the area after the trial and pandemic

Evening Standard

EA head signals desire to change rule that exposes extent of river pollution

Environment Agency’s James Bevan says he wants to change law that provides tough water testing regime

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Couple who bought £325K home metres away from 70mph road wins council battle

Jackie McCormack says she has to wear earplugs at night and is often woken up by the noise pollution from the busy dual carriageway.

Daily Record

Pupils block London council’s attempts to remove play space near school

Latest attempt to dismantle primary ‘school street’ in Tower Hamlets disrupted amid pollution concerns

The Guardian - UK

53 pc Delhi-NCR residents hold stubble burning as primary cause of air pollution: Survey

NEW DELHI: Around 53 per cent of the Delhi-NCR residents identify stubble burning in neighbouring states as the "primary cause" of rising levels of air pollution.

The Times of India

Port Arthur pollution fight shows how Texas blocks citizen protests

A local activist went before a judge, arguing for lower pollution limits on two new liquified natural gas facilities. The judge sided with him, but the state environmental agency sided with the companies.

The Texas Tribune

Delhi air pollution: People in Delhi-NCR complain of respiratory issues as AQI dips

Delhi NCR people are complaining of choking and 'eye burning' sensation, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. The smog and air pollution has left people gasping for fresh air breath, it added. Pollution has surged in the national capital city days after Diwali.

The Times of India

Delhi's air branded 'hazardous', spurs calls to close schools

Delhi's 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the "severe" and "hazardous" categories in nearly all monitoring stations of the Indian capital, spurring calls to close schools.

Reuters

Couple with £325K home built just metres from 70mph road win council battle

A couple have won a battle with their council after suffering loud constant pollution from a road located next to their £325,000 home and claiming proper checks were not made on the property

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Delhi Pollution: Delhi Wakes Up To Thick Smog, Air Quality Index Dips To 'Severe'

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital at 8 am was at 364 (in the 'Very Poor' category) and at 7 am the recorded AQI stood at 408 ('Severe'). Read on for details:

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How will astronomers find E.T.?

There are many ways astronomers try to find extraterrestrials — from radio waves to alien pollution

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If more houses had water butts, it could help with drought, flooding and water pollution

Earlier this year, southern England experienced its driest July on record. The drought affected many parts of the UK and grew so acute that Thames Water’s hosepipe ban will remain in force into 2023.

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Delhi Pollution: Kejriwal Govt To Give Rs 5000 Monthly To Each Worker Affected Due To Ban On Construction Activities

Construction activities have been stopped across Delhi in view of pollution. I have directed Labour Minister, Manish Sisodia, to give Rs 5000 pm as financial support to each construction worker during this period, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Read on for details:

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Couple win council battle after buying nightmare home next to 70mph road

Just metres away from the 70mph road, Jackie McCormack and her husband, James, had been shocked when they bought the home after discovering the extent of the noise and pollution.

Al Jazeera

UK sewage scandals put Hong Kong billionaire in firing line

Hong Kong firm’s $1bn deal to sell stake in water company receives cool response in UK after pollution controversies.

Zenger

In A Small Steel Town, A Deadly Smog Event Sparked A Week Of Terror

One of the worst public health disasters in American history affected nearly 14,000 residents.

The Guardian - UK

Whales ingest millions of microplastic particles a day, study finds

Blue whales consume up to 1bn particles over a feeding season with as-yet-unknown impacts on health

The Conversation

Beyond passenger cars and pickups: 5 questions answered about electrifying trucks

As part of its effort to reduce air pollution and cut greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, California is pursuing aggressive policies to promote clean trucks. The state already requires that by 2035, all new cars and other light-duty vehicles sold in the state must be zero emission.…

Evening Standard

Expanded Ulez ‘great tribute’ to Ella Kissi-Debrah who was killed by London’s toxic air, says mother

Expanding the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) across Greater London would be a “great” tribute to Ella Kissi-Debrah, the schoolgirl killed by toxic air, her mother said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Farm fires big culprit as Delhi air quality worsens

The share of farm fires affecting Delhi's pollution has surged to more than 20% since the weekend, higher than the levels a year ago, government data showed on Tuesday as the Indian capital's air quality turned "severe" at many places.

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