Londoners warned against outdoor activity — RT World News

Londoners have been told to reduce any strenuous physical activity on Friday as pollution levels in the capital soar. The government’s air pollution website had forecast the worst possible rating.

India Temporarily Shuts Five Coal-Fired Power Plants around New Delhi - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – India has temporarily shut down five coal-fired power plants around the capital New Delhi as part of its drive to combat air pollution, according to an order from the federal environment ministry panel on air pollution.

Impacto y alternativas a las quemas agrícolas

 

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India's Top Court Says New Delhi Air Pollution Situation Is 'Very Serious' - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Chief Justice of India on Saturday asked the central government to come up with an emergency plan to tackle New Delhi's toxic air quality and dangerous smog conditions, calling the situation "very serious".

Belgio, un aereo per combattere l'inquinamento causato dalle navi

 

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La pollution contraint pour la première fois le Népal à fermer ses écoles - RTL Info

Le Népal a ordonné la fermeture des écoles en raison de la pollution atmosphérique, une première pour ce motif dans l'histoire du pays himalayen.

UK, Chinese scientists confirm Beijing's air quality has improved significantly - China.org.cn

Beijing's air quality has improved dramatically in the last few years owing to the emission reductions following the implementation of clean air actions, according to a latest report released by a group of leading British and Chinese scientists.

EU sues more countries over air pollution, nature and water | THE DAILY STAR

The European Commission said on Thursday it was suing Slovakia for years-long breaches of legal limits on air pollution and started legal action against Germany and Slovenia for falling short on nature conservation and water treatment.

India court bans firecrackers in pollution-hit cities citing virus surge - France 24

India's environmental court on Monday ordered a ban on firecrackers during the country's biggest annual festival in cities battling hazardously poor air quality, citing a link between pollution and a coronavirus surge.

New Shipping Regulations to Push Oil Prices to $90 by 2020 : Morgan Stanley

International efforts to reduce air pollution has lifted the hopes of oil traders, as new shipping regulations are expected to boost demand for lower sulfur fuels, raising demand for crude, as the bank’s analysts report. The current growth in oil prices already exceeds earlier predictions amid OPEC supply cuts and US sanctions against Iran.

China confirms reception of data from Gaofen-5 satellite

The Chinese Academy of Sciences confirmed that one of its institutes has successfully tracked and received the data from the recently launched Gaofen-5, a hyperspectral imaging satellite.

Some 500 Enterprises Set to Close Down in Beijing

The authorities of the Chinese capital of Beijing intend to close around 500 enterprises situated within the city to tackle the overpopulation and environmental pollution issues, Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

Delhi Rolls Out ‘Anti-Smog’ Mist Cannon in Trial Run

 India on Wednesday unveiled a new weapon against air pollution — an “anti-smog gun” which authorities hope will clear the skies above New Delhi but which environmentalists say amounts to a band-aid solution.

German govt to invest €1bn in lowering air pollution

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the federal government will provide €1 billion to cities and towns across the country in 2018.

Air quality again deteriorates in Indian capital city

Air quality in Indian capital city of Delhi has once again deteriorated and slipped from poor to very poor category, state-run broadcaster - All India Radio (AIR) said Tuesday.

Beijing and nearby areas report more "good air" days

Beijing and surrounding areas reported good air quality on more days in October thanks to strengthened efforts to reduce emissions.

New Delhi Declares Pollution Emergency

The Indian capital declared a pollution emergency and banned the entry of trucks and construction activity as a toxic smog hung over the city for a third day on Thursday and air quality worsened by the hour.

Air pollution causes millions of cases of kidney disease each year: new study

The global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution has reached more than 10 million each year, a new study revealed.

UN says atmospheric CO2 levels have hit record high

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has hit a new high, the UN has said, warning that drastic action is needed to achieve targets set by the Paris climate agreement.

Beijing to cut emission in winter heating season

Beijing plans to cut over 1,800 tonnes of nitric oxide emissions during this year's winter heating season, said Beijing Thermal Group Sunday.