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Why lawncare is bad for the environment

“Really inefficient engine technology is, pound for pound, more polluting than cars and trucks.”

Salon

Delhi's air quality deteriorates; AQI 'very poor' for 3rd straight day this week

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at 336 on Wednesday morning bringing the air quality under the 'very poor' category for the fourth day in a row and the third straight day this week.

Dynamite News

Air pollution raises risk of type 2 diabetes, says landmark Indian study

Seven-year study of 12,000 residents of Delhi and Chennai finds link between PM2.5 particles and increased blood sugar levels

The Guardian - UK

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London’s getting louder! Inside the capital’s toxic noise pollution problem

Sirens, drilling, the screech of the Tube... The battle for quiet is an increasingly fraught one in our capital city — and it's posing an increasing threat to our long-term health. Katie Strick reports

Evening Standard

No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution

BCCI bans fireworks at Delhi and Mumbai World Cup games due to worsening air quality. Delhi AQI at "very poor" level for 5 days, Bombay High Court expresses concern over deteriorating air quality in Mumbai

The Hindu

JD(U) leader Dhananjay Singh, supporters booked for holding rally violating prohibitory orders

Janta Dal (United)‘s Dhananjay Singh and his supporters booked for taking out rally in Jaunpur in violation of prohibitory orders and causing noise pollution. FIR lodged under IPC 188 & Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules.

The Hindu

Scepticism over 'missing piece' of sustainable future

As waste-to-energy leaders meet in Sydney, a chemical engineer has warned of ultra-fine pollutants being spread to communities near incinerators.

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Sadiq Khan: Ulez expansion is working in reducing polluting vehicles 'ahead of schedule'

The Mayor admitted however that it will take a full year to get firm data on how much the zone's London-wide expansion has reduced air pollution

Evening Standard

SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control air pollution in Delhi.

The Hindu

Wales plastic ban: New rules on single-use plastics explained

The Welsh Government has decided to reduce the flow of plastic pollution

Evening Standard

Delhi, Noida air quality remains 'very poor'; AQI in national capital at 322

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and Noida continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Dynamite News

Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

The Hindu

Concerns raised over potential for increased number of Heathrow flights passing over Richmond Park

City Hall's Lib Dem leader Caroline Pidgeon believes increased flights could worsen noise pollution for residents and damage biodiversity

Evening Standard

Delhi-NCR grapple with 'Very Poor to Poor' air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI at 309

Despite a 15-point winter action plan to curb the rising pollution, the battle against deteriorating air quality continues. Read further on Dynamite News

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The Hindu

Incidents of stubble burning fall in Punjab, Haryana; rise in U.P.

Fall in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana; UP sees rise. Punjab, Haryana contribute highest number of incidents. Fall in incidents seen as a breather for Delhi, other parts of north India. UP sees 30.6% rise in incidents. Data from Sept 15-Oct 28. Fall in incidents due to collective efforts of…

The Hindu

Tiruvannamalai gets first modern laundry for dhobis to prevent pollution of local ponds

Tiruvannamalai's first free modern laundry has been opened to benefit dhobis and conserve local ponds. It was inaugurated by Minister E.V. Velu and Collector B. Murugesh. The 5,000 sq.ft. facility has a drier machine, generator, ironing room and cubicles with two slabs and mini tanks. It will provide a stable…

The Hindu

Conolly canal harmful to Kottooli wetland ecosystem, finds study

Rapid urbanisation in Kozhikode has led to destruction of Kottooli wetlands, a proposed Ramsar site. Husband-wife duo, both professors, have revealed that Conolly Canal was not beneficial to the ecosystem. Canal caused water level reduction, dry areas, loss of agricultural land, backflow of brackish water, and pollution. National Highway 66…

The Guardian - UK

England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways

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Mumbai's air quality remains in 'moderate' category

Mumbai's AQI remains 'Moderate' (105) while Pune's is 'Satisfactory' (47). Delhi's AQI is 'Poor' (249) with Noida (208) and Gurugram (252) also in 'Poor' category. GRAP's Stage 1 restrictions implemented in Delhi to reduce air pollution. AQI ranges from 201-300 classified as 'Poor', 301-400 as 'Very Poor' and 401-450 as…

Evening Standard

Living near motorway linked to higher dementia risk

Residents living close to main roads 14 per cent more likely to develop condition

The Hindu

India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study

India’s green hydrogen mission risks worsening pollution if proper checks not in place. CRH study finds that the mission requires 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, over and above the 500 GW already committed to under the Paris Agreement

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'poor' category; AQI at 256

The overall air quality in the national capital on Thursday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 256, as per SAFAR-India.

The Conversation

Toxic diets: Canadian orcas face high risks of pollution-related health effects

Killer whales, also called orcas, are known for their intelligence and striking presence. They are also enduring a silent but persistent threat beneath the surface of our oceans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Forget nuclear power. Focus on wind and solar energy to cut carbon pollution.

Mining, transporting, refining and disposing of spent fuel from nuclear plants produces huge amounts of carbon that goes into the air we breathe, a letter writer says.

The Hindu

Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode

Addressing the diverse and multi-scaled social, environmental, and infrastructure risk factors that contribute to cardiometabolic risk in cities represents a new paradigm for public health in India

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