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    India faces warmer February, winter crops at risk

    India faces warmer February, winter crops at risk

    31 Jan 2025

    India is set to see above-average temperatures in February after a warmer than normal January, the weather office said on Friday, posing a risk to key winter-sown crops such...

    New Delhi chokes in poisonous smog after firework ban flouted

    New Delhi chokes in poisonous smog after firework ban flouted

    01 Nov 2024

    India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog on Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival...

    India's capital bans fireworks to curb air pollution

    India's capital bans fireworks to curb air pollution

    14 Oct 2024

    India's capital New Delhi ordered on Monday a "complete ban" on fireworks in a bid to curb air pollution in a city where levels are regularly ranked among the...

    Air pollution declined in Europe and China in 2023, says UN report

    Air pollution declined in Europe and China in 2023, says UN report

    05 Sep 2024

    Fine particle air pollution declined in Europe and China last year as emissions linked to human activity dropped, the United Nations said in a report published on Thursday. Nanoparticles...

    Robot boats to clean Indian waterways

    Robot boats to clean Indian waterways

    03 Sep 2024

    Hong Kong-based marine tech startup Clearbot has launched a cutting-edge fleet of larger solar-powered autonomous boats to address escalating river and ocean pollution issues in India, according to a...

    Low emission zones could tackle urban pollution woes

    Low emission zones could tackle urban pollution woes

    30 Jul 2024

    Grappling with severe air pollution issues, New Delhi has environmental charges in place for heavy vehicles entering the city. There are also tourist-focused Low Emissions Zones (LEZs) around major...

    Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day, says report

    Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day, says report

    19 Jun 2024

    Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said Wednesday....

    Need for greater waste tyre management in India

    Need for greater waste tyre management in India

    27 Feb 2024

    Waste tyres are a great environmental concern. With a rising demand for vehicles in India, there has been a corresponding increase in the use of tyres leading to more...

    Air pollution and politics pose cross-border challenges in South Asia

    Air pollution and politics pose cross-border challenges in South Asia

    21 Jan 2024

    The air smells burnt in Lahore, a city in Pakistan’s east that used to be famous for its gardens but has become infamous for its terrible air quality. Toxic...

    Cricket fans forgo facemasks as India's toxic smog clouds World Cup

    Cricket fans forgo facemasks as India's toxic smog clouds World Cup

    06 Nov 2023

    The smog-choked Indian capital was ranked as the planet's most polluted major city on Monday, but the love of the game trumped health worries for fans at the cricket...

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