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How much air pollution is in your London area? Interactive map gives real-time level amid weather alert

Much of the capital had an ‘unhealthy’ rating for air pollution earlier this week

Evening Standard · 47m ago

New England Families Planning Thanksgiving Visits With Older Relatives Can Check Local COVID Wastewater Levels First

Higher COVID-19 wastewater levels in Massachusetts and Connecticut may signal increased holiday risk, while families can use local data, testing and precautions before Thanksgiving gatherings.

Medical Daily · 8h ago

Police stop protest against air pollution in Indian capital shrouded by toxic haze

Protesters were demanding stricter enforcement of pollution-control measures

The Independent UK · 9h ago

How eating more lentils, chickpeas and oats could flush plastic particles out of your system

Diets rich in fibre can prevent plastic accumulating in the gut, research in animal models suggests

The Independent UK · Nov 10

"Bogus movement led by bogus leader Rahul Gandhi": Pralhad Joshi targets Congress over ethanol blending row

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused the Congress of misleading the public regarding ethanol blending in petrol. He stated that Congress's criticism aims at political appeasement of minorities and Rahul Gandhi. The Karnataka government supports claims of substantial ethanol blending by oil marketing companies, despite their denial. Joshi argued there is…

The Economic Times · Nov 10

India's water journey a model for developing nations: World Bank official

India's water management initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange Programme, are gaining international recognition. Senior officials at the World Bank have praised these efforts as models for developing countries. The upcoming United Nations Water Conference will highlight India's achievements and encourage knowledge sharing. India is actively preparing…

The Economic Times · Nov 10

As Delhi gasps for clean air, parliamentary panel skips hearing on air pollution

A Parliamentary committee in Delhi removed the air pollution issue from its upcoming meeting agenda on November 17. Congress member Ajay Maken objected to this change and wrote to the committee chairperson for reconsideration. Maken emphasized that air pollution poses severe health risks and must be treated as a public…

The Economic Times · Nov 10

Delhi's Diwali pollution puzzle: Updated data shows massive spikes, gaps remain

On Diwali night, alarming gaps in air quality monitoring data raised serious concerns about pollution levels in Delhi. Some monitoring stations displayed particulate matter levels far exceeding prescribed limits. The Central Pollution Control Board revealed data omissions during the critical pollution period.

The Economic Times · Nov 10

In 2019, oil was found seeping from a California railyard into the Sacramento River; six years later, cleanup had removed 75,000 gallons of oil and 100,000 tons of contaminated soil.

In Dunsmuir, California, some folks found an old train fueling station that had been leaking oil, and it caused a big mess for the environment. They started looking into it back in 2019, and it turned out that this pollution problem had actually been going on since way back in…

The Times of India · Nov 10

Why are we becoming 'vishwaguru' in air pollution: Kharge targets Modi govt

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of failing to tackle Delhi's worsening air pollution, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over unspent environmental funds and missing PM2.5 readings at monitoring stations. He demanded accountability, citing pollution-linked deaths, poor utilisation of clean-air funds and recurring government assurances.

The Economic Times · Nov 10