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Firecracker pollution: How toxic smoke affects children's vision

Diwali is the time of the year when our nation’s children are on holiday and festivities are rampant. Sadly this fun time for children is also when firecrackers and fireworks are available in plenty. The word “firecrackers” evokes quite a bit of emotion and is often associated with great joy…

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How does air pollution impact pregnancy and what can expecting mothers do?

It is that time of the year again in India when the AQI level is 350 to 400 and Delhi becomes a gas chamber!

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Sepa prosecutions of environmental rulebreakers plummet

COMPLAINTS about pollution in Scotland leapt over the past 10 years while successful prosecutions of polluters have fallen from 18 to zero, The…

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Taj Mahal covered with thick fog; Tourists disappointed due to low visibility

The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra was engulfed in a thick layer of haze on Sunday as pollution levels continued to rise. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How air pollution can trigger heart issues in young adults

Air pollution is becoming a more urgent global concern, affecting millions of people across all demographics. It comes along with deadly consequences that are likely to impact a person’s health, causing severe lung and heart diseases. While there is a strong belief that older people are more susceptible to serious…

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Delhi: Air pollution worsens to the level of ‘suffocation’

The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 352, in the 'very poor' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Could air pollution be the hidden trigger for strokes?

Air pollution is considered a growing health crisis with millions of affected inhabitants and causing numerous serious illnesses. Air pollution is regarded as causing impacts that would lead to the deterioration of respiratory and cardiovascular health, but recent research continues to claim that pollution increases the risk of stroke. While…

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 343: Assam citizenship test, Delhi air pollution

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Scroll’s Rokibuz Zaman and Newslaundry’s Drishti Choudhary.

Newslaundry

Revealed: water firms in England ‘passed’ pollution tests that were never carried out

Self-monitoring regime will change to plug loophole that allowed failing sewage plants to pass pollution checks

The Guardian - UK

Delhi: Yamuna pollution level high as toxic foam floats in river

Thick, toxic foam was once again observed floating on the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj on Saturday as pollution levels in the river remain alarmingly high in the National Capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stubble burning cases in Punjab, Haryana despite SC's criticism

Several incidents of stubble burning were seen in some parts of Haryana and Punjab despite the Supreme Court's criticism against both state governments. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Slight improvement in air quality, pollutions still high

The air quality in Delhi on Saturday recorded a slight improvement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Popular Sydney beaches among quarter of NSW swimming spots polluted with faecal matter in past year

Shelly beach, Bronte, Coogee and Malabar among those rated ‘poor’ as swimmers urged to check water quality online

The Guardian - AU

Bangkok among world's worst cities for pollution

Bangkok and Chiang Mai have made it into the top 50 cities worldwide for dust pollution, according to the latest data from Swiss-based IQAir.

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Citizen astronomers rally to protect Mexico’s night sky for the next generation

As night descended in an ecological park in central Mexico, tiny stars appeared in the sky one by one, aligning into constellations

The Conversation

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

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Delhi pollution: LG Vinai Saxena writes letter to CM Atishi

In response to Delhi's worsening air quality, Lt. Gov. VK Saxena urged Chief Minister Atishi to deploy Civil Defence Volunteers for pollution control. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary

Thanks to the near nonexistent light pollution, the Hebridean island has been officially recognised as one of the best night skies in the world

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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' on Thursday

The air quality in the National Capital on Thursday deteriorated to 'very poor'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The latest Cities: Skylines 2 patch addresses homelessness and pollution issues in an already-fraught election year

Sadly, the pollution's been addressed by making it worse.

International Business Times

Chair Of Global Plastics Talks Pledges Deal Next Month

A global treaty to curb plastic pollution will be secured at a summit in South Korea next month, the chair of the talks pledged Wednesday, although he cautioned there were still complex disputes and the time frame was a "big challenge".

Evening Standard

Nationalising water would cost up to £100bn and not resolve problems – Reed

The Environment Secretary ruled out the move as he launched an independent review of the sector.

The Independent UK

Environment minister confronted over accepting football tickets linked to water pollution company

Environment secretary Steve Reed has been confronted over accepting football tickets linked to a water pollution company.

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Delhi: Roads cleaning begins to manage rising pollution

The cleaning of roads will include mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on roads to reduce dust pollution. This comes after CAQM invoked the Stage-II GRAP across NCR. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Air quality dips to 'poor', smog develops

A thick layer of smog enveloped the National Capital on Wednesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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