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4 out of 5 families in Delhi-NCR are facing pollution-related health issues; 80% families have at least one member with respiratory problems

Delhi’s air quality remains very poor, with an AQI (air quality index) reading of 348 at Sunday, 9am. This is a slight improvement from Saturday’s 4pm reading of 381, released as part of the national bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Times of India

Ministers have no idea how many beaches in England shut due to sewage

Government admits information not kept on closures, as annual report also reveals no progress been made on river water quality

The Guardian - UK

Research: Cutting Coal Offers Significant Health Benefits However Environmental justice Issues Remain

According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation also have enough positive effects on health to pay for themselves entirely. Read more on Dynamite News

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Amid Rising Air Pollution In Delhi, Entry Of Non-Essential Trucks, Cars from Noida Banned

Amid rising air pollution levels in the national capital, the Noida Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions on the entry of non-essential trucks and other vehicles into Delhi from its borders. Read more on Dynamite News

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Delhi Pollution: AQI Slides,Still at Upper End Of Very Poor' Category

After three straight days this week of air quality recorded under the 'severe' category in Delhi, the bad air in the national capital in Delhi recovered a bit to 'upper end of Very Poor' on Sunday, said forecast system SAFAR. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport

(This Nov. 5 story has been corrected to fix paragraph 10 to show government has capped flights, not passengers, at 440,000)

Reuters

US offers $1B to electrify schoolbuses

Electric buses are coming to nearly 400 school districts

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Indian capital battles dangerous levels of air pollution

Haze and smog have enveloped the skyline of India's capital region leading to a ban on construction activity, the closing of factories and the use of water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to fight air quality that has hit dangerous levels

The Independent UK

Delhi Pollution: Primary Schools In Delhi Shut From Tomorrow Till Pollution Situation Improves

"We're taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we're shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow... Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5," CM Kejriwal said. Read on for details:

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Couple who bought £325k house metres from 70mph road WIN battle with council

Within a day of moving into their new home, Jackie and James McCormack were disrupted by constant noise and pollution

Manchester Evening News

Severe AQI Prompts BJP To Seek Closure Of Delhi Schools

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded shutting of all schools in the national capital due to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Home wood burning pollution expected to rise due to UK cost of living crisis

Seventy years after 1952 London smog, energy crisis could increase winter stove and open fire use

The Guardian - UK

India's Delhi wrestles with 'hazardous' air pollution, primary schools shut

Authorities in New Delhi ordered primary schools to shut from Saturday, and told schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as air in the world's most polluted capital had become a severe risk to health.

Reuters

Delhi Pollution: AQI Continues To Remain 'Severe', Forecast Says 'Stubble Burning' Contributed Major Share

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city jumped to 472. Read on for details:

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IP rights are key to sustainability

Indonesians are increasingly aware of the need to develop in a more sustainable manner. In October 2022, the Jakarta High Court rejected the government's appeal of a citizen lawsuit that found President Joko Widodo negligent in failing to tackle Jakarta's notorious air pollution. Report after report indicates the rapidly growing…

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The EPA awards grants to monitor air quality in communities hurt by pollution

Dozens of projects will receive millions to boost monitoring near industrial sites. The Biden administration wants to focus on environmental justice in communities impacted by decades of pollution.

The Times of India

Air quality panel orders ban on plying of diesel LMVs in Delhi-NCR, entry of trucks into capital

NEW DELHI: With the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) air worsening, plying of four-wheeled diesel light motor vehicles has been banned.

Evening Standard

Hammersmith council expands air pollution trial fining drivers £130 for taking shortcut routes

Nearly 25 per cent of traffic ‘evaporated’ in the area after the trial and pandemic

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The Guardian - UK

EA head signals desire to change rule that exposes extent of river pollution

Environment Agency’s James Bevan says he wants to change law that provides tough water testing regime

Daily Record

Couple who bought £325K home metres away from 70mph road wins council battle

Jackie McCormack says she has to wear earplugs at night and is often woken up by the noise pollution from the busy dual carriageway.

The Guardian - UK

Pupils block London council’s attempts to remove play space near school

Latest attempt to dismantle primary ‘school street’ in Tower Hamlets disrupted amid pollution concerns

The Times of India

53 pc Delhi-NCR residents hold stubble burning as primary cause of air pollution: Survey

NEW DELHI: Around 53 per cent of the Delhi-NCR residents identify stubble burning in neighbouring states as the "primary cause" of rising levels of air pollution.

The Texas Tribune

Port Arthur pollution fight shows how Texas blocks citizen protests

A local activist went before a judge, arguing for lower pollution limits on two new liquified natural gas facilities. The judge sided with him, but the state environmental agency sided with the companies.

The Times of India

Delhi air pollution: People in Delhi-NCR complain of respiratory issues as AQI dips

Delhi NCR people are complaining of choking and 'eye burning' sensation, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. The smog and air pollution has left people gasping for fresh air breath, it added. Pollution has surged in the national capital city days after Diwali.

Reuters

Delhi's air branded 'hazardous', spurs calls to close schools

Delhi's 20 million residents were effectively breathing smoke on Thursday as the air quality index (AQI) breached the "severe" and "hazardous" categories in nearly all monitoring stations of the Indian capital, spurring calls to close schools.

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