Air Pollution Reaches

Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels

India's capital Delhi is experiencing one of its most polluted days this year.

Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens

Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.

Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.

Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

India's capital woke to a thick layer of smog on Wednesday as pollution levels soared.

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized

The authorities in Lahore, home to 13 million people and the country’s second-biggest city, have told half the work force to stay home.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures

Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.

Private Jet Carbon Pollution from Reaches New Heights

Private jet emissions jumped 46 percent from 2019 to 2023 according to European research.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks

Some 200,000 letter carriers reached a tentative deal with the Postal Service.

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

Health - ABC News - November 1

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

World - ABC News - November 1

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit

The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.

Business - Inc. - November 3

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Europe wants ministers at plastic pollution treaty talks

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Your pictures on the theme of 'in the air'

A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of 'in the air'.

Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem

Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.

Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding

Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Living pollution-free is a ‘fundamental right,’ India’s top court says

Living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right, India’s Supreme Court said as it urged officials to address deteriorating air quality in the country.

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Their fireworks lit up Delhi at Diwali for decades. Pollution wiped them out.

Efforts by Indian officials to combat air pollution in New Delhi have upended the livelihoods of family-run businesses that produced fireworks for generations.

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Delhi air pollution reaches 'severe plus' levels

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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized

Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city

India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures

Private Jet Carbon Pollution from Reaches New Heights

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes air-conditioned trucks

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports

‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Europe wants ministers at plastic pollution treaty talks

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Your pictures on the theme of 'in the air'

Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem

Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding

Living pollution-free is a ‘fundamental right,’ India’s top court says

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Their fireworks lit up Delhi at Diwali for decades. Pollution wiped them out.

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