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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities also affected
Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka at 376.…
ANI
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Delhi’s ‘lit’ skyline on Diwali goes viral; netizens bring attention to the smog-covered skies
Delhi's skyline on Diwali night was breathtaking — quite literally.
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Are your green firecrackers really ‘green? Here’s all you need to know before doing your Diwali shopping
Compared to traditional firecrackers, green ones do reduce pollutants, but let’s be clear: they’re …
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No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai during World Cup matches due to worsening air pollution
The BCCI has banned the display of fireworks during the remaining World Cup games in Delhi and Mumb…
PTI
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Some US cities have replaced fireworks with drone shows to reduce wildfires and noise pollution
Cities in some US states including California and Colorado have replaced fireworks with light shows…
Amanda Perelli
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The air in New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital, got even worse after people ignored a ban to fill the air with Diwali fireworks
People celebrated on Thursday, using fireworks that produced smoke and worsened the already-dire po…
Sinéad Baker
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Enough is enough: Indian-led 'warrior moms' rally to combat air pollution and bring back clean air
Warrior Moms are committed to fighting the battle for clean air for all children by raising awarene…
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India has sights set on banning firecrackers, bringing in 'Green Fireworks' – here's why it probably won't work
India’s national capital is no stranger to air pollution, especially when it’s festive season. Deep…
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Diwali fireworks backfire: Over 300 people arrested for violating SC order
Police in India’s national capital came down hard on violators of the recent Supreme Court order re…
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The rest of India can burst normal fireworks, but its national capital is restricted to staying ‘green’
India’s top court has cracked down on fireworks ahead of Diwali, one of India’s biggest Hindu f…
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Mumbai bans fireworks ahead of Diwali — 'mild' firecrackers and anar allowed
The civic body has, however, permitted use of 'mild firecrackers' on Laxmi Pujan (November 14), …
PTI
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Karnataka is the latest to join the long list of Indian states banning firecrackers before Diwali
The Karnataka government is the latest to ban firecrackers ahead of Diwali. Chief Minister BS Yediy…
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Pollution levels dip in Delhi but air quality remains 'very poor'
The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 315 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 344 on …
PTI
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Trump calls India, China and Russia ‘filthy’ while justifying exit from Paris Agreement
The second 2020 presidential debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and incumbent Donald Trump…
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Orcas are under threat from man-made noise pollution. These scientists are fighting to protect them.
Noise pollution from boats and oil drilling can interfere with orcas' ability to communicate, and d…
Elizabeth McCauley
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The explosive truth about the link between Chinese fireworks and India’s dim Diwali
Yet a week later, he has been forced to pack up more than half his stock in the hope he’ll have …
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Delhi's air get clearer and emissions lower as crackers stay off streets
The decline in emissions of dangerous PM10 and PM2.5 particles across Delhi ranged from 20 to 50 pe…
PTI
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With lasers, lights and food — Kejriwal plans a ‘Community Diwali’ for Delhi like Mumbai’s Ganesh Puja
Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, is asking citizens to celebrate a firecracker-free 'Commun…
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Priyanka Chopra gets trolled for wearing a mask and commenting on Delhi’s air quality
Priyanka Chopra posted a picture of herself wearing a mask in a car during her New Delhi visit …