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Delhiites to get relief from ‘severe’ pollution through cloud seeding by IIT Kanpur!

Cloud seeding is alike natural rains and helps in settling down suspended dust in the environment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We are unnecessarily being targeted, defamed for Delhi air pollution, say Punjab farmers

Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

The Hindu

Masks are back, construction banned and schools shut as toxic air engulfs New Delhi

Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual surge in air pollution that has engulfed the Indian capital region

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Air pollution | SC orders Delhi and neighbouring States to stop stubble burning immediately

SC directs Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan to "immediately stop crop residue burning" to reduce Delhi's air pollution. A meeting to be held on November 8 to ensure "better picture and some redemption" by November 10. All stakeholders to connect to discuss the issue

The Hindu

Celebrate, but not at the cost of the environment, says Supreme Court

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. “Celebrations can take place, but with some moderation,” Justice M.M. Sundresh, on the Bench, said.

The Hindu

EU poised to water down new car pollution rules after industry lobbying

Exclusive: Nitrogen dioxide limits and approval tests practically unchanged from current rules under Euro 7 proposals

The Guardian - UK

Marginal dip in pollution levels in Delhi; AQI in 'very poor' category

Delhi Air Quality: Pollution levels in Delhi marginally dipped on Tuesday morning (November 7) and were recorded in the “very poor” category after five consecutive days of severe air quality.

The Hindu

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Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog

As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to speed up the passage of the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.

Bangkok Post

Ulez inspired us, say finalists for Prince William climate prize

Polish Smog Alert are hoping to scoop the Earthshot Prize for their work in reducing air pollution in their home country

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan announces new funding to help London boroughs tackle air pollution

Previous rounds of funding have enabled the installation of electric vehicle chargers, cycle parking spots and new green spaces

Evening Standard

HC issues notices to Centre, State, and chemical industrial units over releasing hazardous waste in Jeedimetla industrial area

Telangana HC issues notices to Central & State govts & 70 pharma & chemical units in Jeedimetla over PIL seeking relocation due to hazardous effluents. Social worker P.L.N. Rao filed petition alleging officials of C & TS Pollution Control Boards not responding to his rep. Pungent smell making people vulnerable…

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

The Hindu

Instead of 'helping' Haryana, focus on Delhi's pollution problem, Khattar tells Kejriwal

Khattar asks Kejriwal to focus on Delhi air pollution after the Delhi CM offered help to implement 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra' scheme. Khattar says Haryana is capable of implementing welfare schemes, offers help if Kejriwal faces any problems in governing Delhi

The Hindu

Air Pollution: Odd-even scheme for vehicles returns in Delhi from November 13 to 20

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the scheme on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Do you think pollution is going to end if we set up committees: SC to petitioner

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of a permanent expert committee at the district level for assessment of pollution

The Hindu

Severe or worse air quality in Delhi for 4th day on trot

Air Pollution in Delhi: NCR’s air quality worsens to ‘severe plus’ for 2nd time in 3 days. Pollution levels 7-8x govt-prescribed safe limit.

The Hindu

U.P. looks to tackle pollution by ‘dust control audits’ in construction sites

UPPCB directs officials to intensify visits to construction sites to match self-declared data with actual situation. 17 cities in UP declared non-attainment cities due to high levels of air pollution. SC directs UP govt to file affidavit on steps taken to control air pollution.

The Hindu

Giving the urban Indian a better life

The overall development strategy of urban development in India needs a paradigm shift, with a need to look sustainable and ecological urbanisation

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Tiding over: On north India and its annual air quality inflection point in November

November, which has in recent years emerged as the critical month in north India for pollution, especially air pollution, remains to be tamed

The Hindu

Villagers demand closure of polluting rice mill

Alleging that Sri Shanti Udyog Rice Mill at Gangavathi taluk in Koppal district was causing air pollution, people from Hosa Hirebenakal staged a demonstration outside the mill and demanded its closure.

The Hindu

Now, tourists have to pay to see the rising sun from Vanjangi viewpoint near Paderu

Entry of private vehicles banned on Vanjangi hill to check pollution, accidents on ghat road. Tourists wanting to reach the top of the hill to enjoy the enchanting view of sunrise and chillout in hanging clouds will have to park their vehicles at the foothill and take a jeep ride…

The Hindu

Kerala likely to file appeal against High Court order banning fireworks display at places of worship at odd hours

Govt to appeal against HC order banning fireworks at places of worship. Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan says ban unfortunate; Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms to challenge order. Petitioners allege fireworks cause environmental pollution, threaten nearby buildings.

The Independent UK

Air pollution in Delhi puts Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup match at risk

The match is currently scheduled to take place on Monday 6 November

Dynamite News

Delhi sees marginal dip in pollution level, air quality remains 'severe'; AQI at 410

Morning walkers in Delhi complained of difficulty in breathing due to an increase in pollution. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

The Education Minister further informed that classes 6-12 may switch to online classes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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