The onset of Diwali season brings with it a haze of toxic air pollution over northern India. It's a mix of vehicular emissions, smoke from burning of crop residue and also supposedly the use of fireworks on and around Diwali. Any hopes of a solution are mired in politics with parties focusing on electoral gain over ending the plight due to air pollution each year.

North India Under Pollution Haze

Residents in the capital Delhi and neighbouring cities Noida, Gurugram, woke up to a blanket of toxic smoke the morning after Diwali, As people defied a ban on firecrackers on Thursday night causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility.

Delhi Air Quality Worsens After Diwali

Delhi becomes the world's most polluted city post Diwali, other nearby cities are affected. Relentless firecracker bursting during Diwali covers the Delhi-NCR in smog blanket. National capital defied the firecracker ban causing severe noise pollution and reduced visibility. City's air quality dropped to the ‘very poor’ category after heavy use of fireworks. Watch to know more!

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Delhi’s Air Quality Drops to 'Very Poor' Post-Diwali

Delhi's Air Pollution Worsens to Very Poor Category Post-Diwali

Delhi Air Pollution: Residents Defy Ban on Firecrackers

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi NCR has doubled in just one day, prompting officials to attribute the surge in pollution levels to external factors, including emissions from Pakistan. This sharp decline in air quality raises health concerns for residents, as authorities scramble to implement measures to mitigate the impact of pollution. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges of air quality management in the region, particularly during certain seasons.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'

Delhi NCR’s Air Quality Index Doubles In A Day, Officials Attribute Pollution To Pakistan

New Delhi is facing severe air quality issues as the Air Quality Index (AQI) drops to 'very poor' levels in recent days, raising health concerns for residents. Experts warn of the potential impact on well-being and offer essential tips for staying safe amid the hazardous conditions.

Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Likely To Deteriorate To 'Severe' Category

India's national capital Delhi is facing worsening air quality, with many areas recording 'very poor' AQI levels, driven by seasonal weather conditions. The situation is expected to persist as winter approaches.

India: No Rain Forecast For The National Capital Delhi

The national capital New Delhi is once again in the grip of a toxic haze...with an AQI that has dipped to 354 being recorded at 8 am local time...Watch in for more details!

Delhi Wakes Up To A Smoggy Morning

The festive season and onset of cooler weather in Northern India brings with it the pain of air pollution. The Air Quality Index has started to worsen and there's more bad news in store ahead. Smoke from crop residue burning, pollution from traffic and more turn into a nightmare for the capital. The first phase of a Graded Response Action Plan has kicked-in in Delhi to battle the problems that arise.

Delhi Enters Bad Air Days

The Easter Island is known and famous throughout the world for its millennia-old humanoid sculptures..but it is not just famous for that,---plastic pollution is the biggest problem in this remote territory in the middle of the pacific ocean,---and that is why it has undertaken a global crusade to raise awareness...

Giant Plastic Waste Problem On The Island

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon and chillies) in his new car.

German envoy performs Indian rituals after buying new EV; ties 'lemon and chillies', smashes coconut

Ahead of winters that usually bring lethal smoke season to the national capital city of Delhi, the Indian government is planning to introduce an e-detection system to crack down on aged vehicles still plying on the roads.

E-challans for expired pollution certificates: India's ‘e-detection’ system to combat pollution

Rivers around the world are facing an unprecedented crisis as pollution levels soar to alarming heights. Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and plastic debris are contaminating freshwater sources, threatening ecosystems and communities that rely on them. Toxic chemicals, untreated sewage, and excessive plastic waste have led to the degradation of water quality, severely impacting wildlife and contributing to the decline of fish populations. As pollution continues to rise, urgent action is needed to address the environmental damage, protect biodiversity, and ensure clean water for future generations.

Rivers In Crisis: Pollution Reaches Unprecedented Levels

The government of Delhi has come up with a 21-point action plan to tackle the pollution, dense smog and air quality crisis which is likely to emerge in India's national capital in the day ahead as winter months approach.

Delhi gets 21-point action plan to tackle winter pollution and smog. Here's all you need to know

Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use. Negotiators hope to reach the world's first treaty on plastic pollution this year, but across five very different countries, however single-use plastic remains hugely popular as a cheap and convenient choice...

Single-use plastic remains hugely popular

Scientists were shocked when they discovered that pollution had created a hole in the protective ozone layer of Earth in the 1980s. After nearly 40 years, scientists from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) noticed that this hole had reduced in size which hinted at the possibility of its recovery.

Scientists spot reduction in size of a hole in ozone layer above Antarctica

Severe heatwave and pollution have impacted several countries and now Serbia's Sava river has turned green and well heatwave is the culprit.

Pollution, heatwave impact Serbian river

Severe heat wave and pollution have impacted Serbia Sava River as algae turns the river water green. Watch in for more details!

Algae engulfs Serbia's Sava river

A recent report has revealed that - a surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 did drive a decline in global pollution.

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022: Report

Experts are meeting in Bangkok this weekend to make progress on what will be the first international treaty to tackle the surging problem of plastic pollution... This comes ahead of a final round of negotiations in South Korea in November. Watch in for more details!

World Plastic Pollution Treaty: Are climate change discussions inclusive?

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for the Mahakumbh event, which will begin in January 2025. But with barely a few months left before the event, the Pollution Control Board has given a very alarming report on the holy river Ganga water. Watch in for more details!

India: 'Ganga water unfit for even ritual sipping', says Pollution board

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