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SC laments air pollution in Delhi, directs 5 states to file affidavits on remedial efforts made by them

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to file affidavits enumerating measures initiated by them to control air pollution in Delhi.

The Hindu

What is London’s ultra low emission zone and how does it affect drivers?

The charge for vehicles that do not comply with minimum emissions standards is £12.50 for cars, smaller vans and motorbikes.

The Independent UK

In early 2029, Earth will likely lock into breaching key warming threshold, scientists calculate

A new study says that in a little more than five years the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate

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Wales plastic ban: New rules on single-use plastics explained

The Welsh Government has decided to reduce the flow of plastic pollution

Evening Standard

Delhi, Noida air quality remains 'very poor'; AQI in national capital at 322

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and Noida continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, sounding the alarm for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' for 2nd consecutive day

NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category for the second consecutive day on Sunday, and meteorological agencies predict that relief is unlikely until the end of the month.

The Times of India

Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

The Hindu

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Delhi-NCR grapple with 'Very Poor to Poor' air quality despite 15-point plan; AQI at 309

Despite a 15-point winter action plan to curb the rising pollution, the battle against deteriorating air quality continues. Read further on Dynamite News

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Incidents of stubble burning fall in Punjab, Haryana; rise in U.P.

Fall in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana; UP sees rise. Punjab, Haryana contribute highest number of incidents. Fall in incidents seen as a breather for Delhi, other parts of north India. UP sees 30.6% rise in incidents. Data from Sept 15-Oct 28. Fall in incidents due to collective efforts of…

The Hindu

Mumbai: Committee set up to evaluate anti-pollution technologies

MUMBAI: Immediately stopping all construction activities, the entry of trucks and heavy vehicles in Mumbai, shutting polluting installations, and enforcing odd and even scheme for private vehicles are the top four emergency actions that have been suggested under the response plan if the city's air quality index with PM2.5 and…

The Times of India

Tiruvannamalai gets first modern laundry for dhobis to prevent pollution of local ponds

Tiruvannamalai's first free modern laundry has been opened to benefit dhobis and conserve local ponds. It was inaugurated by Minister E.V. Velu and Collector B. Murugesh. The 5,000 sq.ft. facility has a drier machine, generator, ironing room and cubicles with two slabs and mini tanks. It will provide a stable…

The Hindu

New ‘forever chemicals’ polluting water near North Carolina plant, study finds

Researchers say discovery of at least 11 new kinds of PFAS in water near Chemours plant indicates more contamination than thought

The Guardian - US

England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'moderate' category

Mumbai's AQI remains 'Moderate' (105) while Pune's is 'Satisfactory' (47). Delhi's AQI is 'Poor' (249) with Noida (208) and Gurugram (252) also in 'Poor' category. GRAP's Stage 1 restrictions implemented in Delhi to reduce air pollution. AQI ranges from 201-300 classified as 'Poor', 301-400 as 'Very Poor' and 401-450 as…

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Soil removal from Ohio train derailment site is nearly done, but cleanup isn't over

The removal of contaminated soil from the site of February's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio is expected to be completed sometime this weekend although the larger cleanup will continue

The Hindu

90% of paint samples tested contain lead above permissible limits in India: Study

90% of 51 paints used to paint houses in India contain lead above govt's permissible limit of 90 ppm. 76.4% of these paints contained lead more than 111 times the limit. Lead poisoning in children is irreversible and lifelong. Paint manufacturers use cheaper pigments with lead, leading to poor market…

The Guardian - UK

UK regulator trying to block release of Shell North Sea documents

Exclusive: North Sea Transition Authority under fire for using lawyers to argue against publication of environmental impact

Dynamite News

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'poor' category; AQI at 256

The overall air quality in the national capital on Thursday morning was recorded in the 'poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 256, as per SAFAR-India.

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Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode

Addressing the diverse and multi-scaled social, environmental, and infrastructure risk factors that contribute to cardiometabolic risk in cities represents a new paradigm for public health in India

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Air pollution controls for cars delayed two years

In its final weeks in power, Labour made the call to delay the introduction of new air quality limits for vehicle imports after consultation with the motor industry, reports Marc Daalder

Evening Standard

Air pollution measures 'will reduce thousands of premature adult deaths in the UK'

UCL academics urge policymakers to implement further regulations to save lives

AAP

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Low levels of PFAS chemicals have been found near a water supply in regional NSW, but authorities say there is no risk to health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Toxic past leads to concern about Brighton Park migrant tent site

Amid neighbors’ protests over the planned tent city and pending environmental tests, Chicago officials are continuing to assess the site.

Evening Standard

South London residents raise health fears as incinerator set for expansion in Beddington

Environment Agency expected to approve increase in waste burned at south London incinerator

The Conversation

Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibres as machine washing – new research

Between 6,500 and 87,000 tonnes of microfibres are shed during domestic laundering every year in the UK. Many of these minuscule fibres end up in rivers and oceans, with devastating consequences for aquatic animals and environments.

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