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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.

The Hindu

Only 2% of freight between Melbourne and Sydney goes by rail – putting Australia’s emissions targets at risk

Exclusive: rail use dwindles to minuscule levels amid over-reliance on heavy and polluting trucks, industry warns

The Guardian - AU

Louisiana was open to Cancer Alley concessions. Then EPA dropped its investigation

The Environmental Protection Agency spent more than a year investigating whether Louisiana's oversight of industrial air emissions discriminated against Black residents

The Independent UK

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Robot Sadiq Khan unveiled as effigy for Kent town’s bonfire night

The public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme

Evening Standard

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.

Dynamite News

London mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled as effigy for Kent town’s bonfire night

The public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme.

The Independent UK

BCCI bans fireworks in Mumbai and Delhi World Cup 2023 matches

Air quality in both Indian cities has deteriorated

The Independent UK

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Why lawncare is bad for the environment

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

Salon

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.

Dynamite News

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

The Guardian - UK

6 districts fail zero farm fire goal, but rest of Punjab likely to meet 50% dip target

Before the paddy harvest season began, the Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party had set a few targets. One of them was to keep the fire count to zero in six of the state’s 23 districts. But despite improvements, that goal remains elusive.

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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

Dynamite News

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).

The Hindu

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.

Dynamite News

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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The Hindu

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

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 Guardian - US

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 - UK

England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

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

The Hindu

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…

The Independent UK

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…

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