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Winter air pollution around Diwali and asthma: What you need to know

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for celebration in India, but it poses special difficulties for people with respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD. Usually, the celebration falls around the start of winter, which coincides with a difficult time for people who have specific lung conditions. The increase in…

The Times of India

New Delhi shuts schools and limits construction work to reduce severe air pollution

New Delhi’s government has shut primary schools and banned polluting vehicles and construction work in an attempt to reduce the worst haze and smog of the season

The Independent UK

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city.

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Doctors warn Delhi-NCR residents after air quality turns 'severe' in the region

As air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, people said they experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.

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BMA prepares to fight PM2.5 dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared measures to curb the hazardous ultra-fine PM2.5 dust pollution, which is expected to escalate to a high level from Friday until Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Congress seeks revamp of Air Pollution Act

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to the “severe plus” category on Friday morning, a stage at which all emergency measures, including a ban on polluting trucks, commercial four-wheelers, and all types of construction, are mandated to be initiated and enforced in the National Capital Region.

The Hindu

Delhi air pollution spikes to 100 times WHO health limit

Season of smog begins with air quality index near worst possible level of 500 and little apparent progress in controlling annual poisonous blight on life

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Fires are the most polluting way to heat British homes this winter

Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a year

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering scientist says global warming is accelerating. Some experts call his claims overheated

One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world isn’t just steadily warming, but is dangerously accelerating

The Independent UK

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England cricketers resort to inhalers for tackling alarming pollution in India

England cricketers resort to inhalers to cope with high pollution levels in Indian cities; Bombay High Court expresses concern over deteriorating air quality index in Mumbai; 2.3 million deaths in India due to pollution in 2019.

The Hindu

Democrats unveil plan for plastics

The sweeping bill is unlikely to pass, but its components could still make an impact

Salon

Mumbai air pollution: MPCB asks Hindustan Petroleum, Tata Power to cut down production by 50%

MPCB orders 50% cut in production by HPCL, Tata Power, Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers to curb air pollution in Mumbai. Bank guarantee of ₹10 lakh & ₹5 lakh forfeited for Aegis Logistics & Sealord Containers respectively. Two RMC plants closed down. MPCB to monitor emissions from BPCL, HPCL, RCF,…

The Hindu

Mumbai’s October heat and pollution are likely to stay for some time | Explained

Global warming is causing changes in wind patterns, resulting in heat waves, humidity, and pollution in Mumbai. Urban adaptations, such as green infrastructure, public transport, and air filters, are needed to reduce the consequences of these hazards. Early-warning systems are also necessary to protect vulnerable populations.

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Morning Digest | Gaza crossing opens for foreigners and wounded; October gross GST collections climb to ₹1.72 lakh crore, and more

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Risk of type 2 diabetes linked to air pollution in Chennai, Delhi

Indian cities have consistently dominated the tops of lists of places with the worst air for residents, with air quality frequently several times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organisation.

Dynamite News

Entry of diesel buses into Delhi stopped from today: Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai chaired a review meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Wednesday on the rising pollution level and implementation of Graded Response Action Plan-II.

Salon

Why lawncare is bad for the environment

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

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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.

The Times of India

Air pollution forces BCCI to ban fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during ICC World Cup

The BCCI has prohibited the use of fireworks in Delhi and Mumbai for the remaining ICC World Cup matches at the two places, citing deteriorating air quality.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Hindu

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.

AAP

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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