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Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.

Al Jazeera

African delegates urge action, hope for last-minute deal in Azerbaijan

Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Azerbaijan are working to overcome a deadlock in negotiations. African representatives are emphasizing that, despite being the least polluting continent, Africa disproportionately suffers from the climate crisis. Some have expressed cautious optimism to RFI about the possibility of a last-minute resolution.

Radio France Internationale

Five firms in plastic pollution alliance ‘made 1,000 times more plastic than they cleaned up’

Five oil and chemical companies which promised to divert plastic from environment accused of producing 132m tonnes of it

The Guardian - UK

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What Is 'Aeronutrients'? Researchers Say You Can Breathe In Nutrients And Vitamins

A recent study investigated the concept of "aeronutrients" and the mechanisms by which they are absorbed for human health.

Medical Daily

Leyton Orient FC face complaints from neighbours over loud music and cheering

Locals say they accept music related to football games but noise pollution has significantly increased in recent years

Evening Standard

This is the best place to put an air purifier, according to experts

If you want to ensure cleaner, indoor air all the time, this is the best place to put your air purifier.

Tom’s Guide

Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

THE highest number of Scotland’s bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards in 2025, figures have shown...

The National (Scotland)

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Delhi Env Min writes to Union Env Min for cloud seeding to control smog

"Time has come to carry out artificial rainfall to break the layer of smog. The Government of Delhi with the help of IIT Kanpur has last year explored cloud seeding as an emergency measure..." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

No fully virtual courts but wherever possible lawyers can appear online: CJI

CJI told lawyers that judges are being told to conduct virtual hearings wherever possible and lawyers can choose to appear virtually during the hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Crisis, what crisis? Envt minister busy tweeting about Modi travels, tigers instead of pollution

The national capital’s air pollution crisis has continued to worsen, with at least 21 of the 38 air quality monitoring stations recording AQI levels of 490 or above Tuesday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Newslaundry

Delhi Smog: 8 flights diverted, 22 trains delayed due to poor visibility

With no signs of improvement in air quality, a thick layer of smog covered the national capital and pollution levels reached a hazardous AQI of 494. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

OPINION - Why our fight against Lutfur Rahman for LTNs in Tower Hamlets matters

This week, the High Court will examine Tower Hamlets council's decision to spend £2.5 million removing the low traffic schemes that have transformed parts of Bethnal Green and Shoreditch. I got involved in the campaign to save these schemes because I've witnessed first-hand how they've changed our community for the…

Evening Standard

Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog

Indian capital imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire town may bring first ‘forever chemicals’ legal case in UK

Residents claim contamination from Angus Fire factory has left them trapped and unable to sell their homes

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14 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility

Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, 14 Delhi-bound flights have been diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun so far on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

Schools closed, construction work banned as smog descends on Delhi

India is urging its neighbours, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, to take joint action against their shared problem of air pollution. The appeal, made at the Cop29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, comes as smog in the Indian capital Delhi largely exceeded the levels prescribed by the World Health Organization.

International Business Times

India's Capital Shuts Schools As Smog Exceeds 60 Times WHO Limit

India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

The Independent UK

New Delhi closes schools, bans construction as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

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The Independent UK

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising pollution levels deter their daily visits

The Guardian - UK

United Utilities refuses to hand over data on sewage discharges into Windermere

Water company claims information is not in the public interest despite widespread pollution of UK waters

Evening Standard

New Delhi shuts all primary schools as severe smog grounds flights and obscures Taj Mahal

Non-essential construction has been banned amid severe air quality issues

International Business Times

Primary Schools Empty As Smog Persists In Indian Capital

Residents in India's capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis.

The Independent UK

Delhi shuts all primary schools as hazardous smog worsens

Indian capital announces a raft of measures to tackle severe air pollution

Dynamite News

Delhi continues to suffer as AQI remains 'severe'

The air quality in Delhi has raised concerns amongst the locals and other residents after the AQI which was reeling under the 'very poor' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

How particle pollution from fireworks harms UK air and rivers

Across Yorkshire, the air pollution measured on 5 November reached level seven on the government’s 10-point scale

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