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NewsCenter2 days ago

From Sikkim to Saudi Arabia: Where Union ministers were on Diwali as Delhi’s air worsened

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The HinduLeans left19 hours ago

Delhi: CPCB mulls raising monitoring cap after readings go blank

BBC NewsCenter7 days ago

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force

On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category. Air pollution in the national capital worsened ahead of Diwali, with Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 451 at 8 am on...

Indian ExpressLeans left5 hours ago

‘Pollution will go away. Why worry?’ Yogi Adiyanath on Diwali crackers

FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter5 days ago

Pollution, shortages, crime: Daily life in Pakistan's megacity Karachi

Fed up with hours of power cuts, the residents of Pakistan's economic hub Karachi took to the streets in recent days and blocked several major roads. The outburst of anger highlights the daily problems faced by a megacity of over 21...

Sky NewsLeans right1 day ago

High air pollution alert issued as fog threatens travel disruption

Dense fog has led to a "high" air pollution alert being issued in London - as forecasters warn of difficult travel conditions and transport delays across much of the UK. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan placed the capital under an alert for...

DnaindiaCenter5 days ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: GRAP Stage III restrictions imposed ahead of Diwali; What's allowed, what's not

Delhi-NCR has invoked GRAP Stage III ahead of Diwali. Check the latest restrictions on construction, vehicles, schools and offices, and find out what's allowed and what's banned.

NDTVCenter1 hour ago

Delhi Pollution: AQI Climbs Back To 302, Cloud Seeding Aircraft On Standby

Delhi's brief respite from pollution has ended, with the AQI rising to 302 after dipping to 299. As a thick haze continues to blanket the capital, cloud seeding may be attempted today if weather conditions permit. IIT Kanpur sources...

PhysCenter2 hours ago

India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog

India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit, equivalent to 66 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum, regulators said.

India TodayCenter19 hours ago

Why pollution watchdog's AQI data differs from private apps? Panel explains

Why pollution watchdogs AQI data differs from private apps Panel explains

NDTVCenter19 hours ago

Delhi Pollution | 'We're Paying The Price': Lung Cancer Survivor On Toxic Air

Stage-4 lung cancer survivor Urvashi Prasad shares a powerful account of living with the consequences of India's air pollution crisis. Diagnosed at 35 despite never smoking or being exposed to second-hand smoke, she says the profile of...

The GuardianLeft1 day ago

Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas

Particles from fireworks and bonfires likely to have contributed to levels well above WHO’s daily guideline Air pollution soared to “very high” levels across urban parts of England on Monday as still, foggy weather kept emissions...

NDTVCenter1 day ago

Delhi Pollution News | Breathe. Choke. Repeat: Has India Surrendered To Pollution?

Shiv Aroor's take on how India's annual pollution crisis has become a story of political blame-shifting, public apathy and collective failure, raising a troubling question: can a nation that dreams of global leadership continue to...

NDTVCenter1 day ago

Delhi Pollution Update | Delhi Chokes, Politics Erupts: BJP-AAP Face Off Over Pollution

Delhi's Diwali pollution has hit a five-year high, with the capital recording an average AQI of 376 and several areas slipping into the severe category. At the same time, Punjab witnessed a sharp surge in stubble-burning incidents,...

The HinduLeans left2 days ago

Deepavali pollution spike: How does it affect lung function and respiratory health?

Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves

LivemintCenter4 days ago

Air pollution in India: Does health insurance cover pollution-related illnesses? What policyholders should know

Air pollution can aggravate respiratory illnesses such as asthma and COPD. Health insurance may cover hospitalisation, but policyholders should check pre-existing disease waiting periods, ICU coverage, room rent limits, restoration...

PhysCenter4 days ago

Noise pollution changes biology or behavior in 80% of animal species studied

We live in a noisy world. Whether it is the roar of traffic, the rumble of ships or the hum of heavy industry, there is often no escaping noise unless you are a hermit on a desert island.

PhysCenter4 days ago

Microplastic pollution could be changing the color of the Pacific Ocean

Our oceans have effectively become trash dumps where massive quantities of plastic end up. So much so, in fact, that the largest offshore plastic accumulation zone has been labeled the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

GristCenter5 days ago

Plastic pollution is putting an old legal doctrine to a new test

PhysCenter5 days ago

Antibiotic pollution may be key factor in honeybee colony collapses

High losses of honeybee colonies, which play a crucial role in global food production, have caused concern around the world. Many potential factors for the population declines have been cited, but a potentially significant threat to...

India TodayCenter6 days ago

The pollution crisis: How our cities struggle to breathe

The pollution crisis How our cities struggle to breathe

NDTVCenter6 days ago

Delhi Pollution: Doctor Recommends N95 Masks, No Outdoor Exercise As AQI Worsens

Delhi's air pollution has entered the severe zone, with the AQI touching 349 ahead of Diwali. Speaking to NDTV, renowned pulmonologist Dr Arvind Kumar warned of serious health risks from rising PM2.5 and PM10 levels, blaming avoidable...

India TodayCenter7 days ago

Delhi pollution debate: Experts flag local emissions; US strikes Iran before midterms

Delhi pollution debate Experts flag local emissions US strikes Iran before midterms

LivemintCenter9 days ago

Delhi pollution curbs: Construction activities to face restrictions from November 5; what you need to know

Delhi pollution curbs: Authorities would take prompt action against industries that fail to meet pollution standards, and against major sources of emissions and traffic congestion hotspots, with the help of the new monitoring system.

Indian ExpressLeans left11 days ago

No pollution control devices? Delhi-NCR industries face closure, show-cause notices

The Japan TimesCenter12 days ago

Fire pollution killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September, report says

The same month, about 57.8 million people in Indonesia were inhaling unhealthy to hazardous air, according to a new study.

JournaldemontrealCenter12 days ago

Fire pollution killed 3560 Indonesians in September

La pollution de l'air liée aux feux massifs qui ont touché l'Indonésie ces derniers mois a causé environ 3560 décès dans le pays au mois de septembre.

India TodayCenter9 days ago

Delhi slaps Rs 68.4 lakh fines, turns back 1,500 vehicles in anti-pollution drive

The Winter Action Plan kicked off successfully in Delhi, with enforcement teams collecting fines of Rs 68.4 lakh on day one. Delhi authorities inspected nearly 15,000 vehicles on the first day of the winter enforcement drive, issuing...

DnaindiaCenter1 day ago

Delhi's Pollution Crackdown: Nearly 17000 older vehicles stopped at border in just 9 days

According to data from the Delhi Traffic Police, officials stopped and inspected 3,877 vehicles from November 1 to 9, averaging at least 8,208 a day, and sent back 16,827 of them - nearly 1,870 daily.

StandardCenter1 day ago

Fog leads to air pollution alert and weather warnings

Visibility was reduced to less than 100m in some places overnight.