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November 12, 2024 10:14 AM

Delhi’s air quality plummets, residents and SC demand action against pollution

Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'very poor' category for the second consecutive week following Diwali. Residents have voiced concerns, pressing the government for long-term solutions...

November 11, 2024 6:19 PM

Air pollution: No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and no religion encourages any activity which creates pollution. Questioning...

November 11, 2024 3:03 PM

Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness

Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air pollution. The province has already closed educational institutions and p...

November 11, 2024 3:12 PM

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

The annual U.N. climate summit began on Monday with countries preparing for tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries in their demands for climate cash. Delegates gathering in Azerb...

November 11, 2024 11:49 AM

Surge in respiratory cases as Delhi’s air quality stays ‘very poor’

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 recorded as of 9 a.m., according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)-India. The AQI level at Aur...

November 10, 2024 10:14 AM

Pak: Lahore blinded by smog, Multan chokes as AQI hits 1,914

Thick smog has severely impaired visibility and air quality in Pakistan’s cities of Lahore and Multan, as pollution levels continue to rise to alarming levels. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Multan skyrocketed to an unprecedented 1,914, making it o...

November 9, 2024 5:07 PM

COP29: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6?

Countries at the U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will attempt to agree rules for a global system for trading carbon offset credits. Here's what you should know: WHAT ARE CARBON OFFSETS? Some governments and companies may struggle to reduce...

November 9, 2024 11:14 AM

Pakistan enforces emergency lockdowns in Punjab as AQI soars above 2000 in Multan

Pakistan’s Punjab province is grappling with a severe pollution crisis as air quality hits unprecedented levels. Multan’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an alarming 2,135, casting the city in a thick, hazardous smog that disrupted daily life and...

November 9, 2024 9:58 AM

Delhi continues to battle with air pollution as AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi continues its battle against severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) firmly in the 'very poor' category. The city, now in its ninth consecutive day of smog following Diwali celebrations, registered an AQI of 360 as of 8 a.m. on S...

November 8, 2024 4:49 PM

Pakistan bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens

Pakistan's Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday, including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province. The provincial capital Lahore has been engulfed in a thick, smoky ...

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