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Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic
For millions across northern India, the November air tastes ashy, the sky looks visibly hazy and merely stepping outside feels like a…
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Hundreds turn out for anti-pollution protest in Delhi
Hundreds of people in Delhi took to the streets on Sunday to protest against pollution as air quality continues to worsen in India's…
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Rockford area air quality in ‘red zone’ due to Canadian wildfires
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Stateline’s air quality continues to stay in the red zone because of active wildfires in Canada. “Big area of…
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More than 50,000 seniors in Florida told to stay indoors tomorrow
Federal air quality guidance suggests that seniors living in near Tampa, Florida, should stay indoors on Tuesday as the region prepares…
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Germany meets European air-quality limits for first time
Germany met all European air-quality limits for the first time in 2024, according to a preliminary data published by the German…
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How to protect yourself from California wildfires and ash impacts
Fires continue to burn in California and breathing in smoke can be harmful—but there are ways to protect yourself and your family.…
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Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
“When I stepped out of my house, it felt like I was inhaling smoke,” says Imran Ahmed Ali, a lawyer in the northern Indian city of…
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China's big air show opened with a glitzy aerial display of its fighters, but crowds couldn't see much in the smog
China's hyped air show kicked off with performances from its aerobatics team on Tuesday. But the grand display was dampened by smog…
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A rare look at the lousy life aboard China's 'Dragon Palace' submarines
A new report offers a rare look at the conditions in China's growing submarine fleet. It found the crews suffer from excessive noise, poor…