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Delhi air pollution sparks national emergency demand

Opposition lawmakers in India call for a national emergency as toxic smog engulfs Delhi, posing severe health risks to 30 million residents. Read about the political outcry and public health data.

Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters

One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.

New Delhi's two-month smog crisis deepens

For nearly two months, dense winter smog has choked New Delhi, creating a severe public health crisis. Residents describe their daily struggle to breathe as government interventions fail. Discover the human impact.

Kashmir police station blast kills 9 officials

At least nine people killed and 32 injured in accidental explosion at Nowgam police station. Officials were examining explosives linked to Delhi car bomb attack. Read the full investigation.

Delhi car explosion kills eight near Red Fort

At least eight people killed and 20 injured in a car explosion outside Delhi's historic Red Fort. Police investigate the cause as security is heightened across India.

Car explosion in Delhi kills 8 near Red Fort

A devastating car explosion outside Delhi's historic Red Fort has killed at least eight people and injured 20 others. The blast's origin remains unknown as investigations continue.

Delhi Airport Fog Chaos: 100+ Flights Cancelled

Severe fog blankets India's capital, causing travel chaos at Indira Gandhi Airport with over 100 flights cancelled and major delays disrupting thousands of passengers during peak travel season.

Air Pollution Clean-Up May Speed Global Warming

Groundbreaking research reveals a shocking climate contradiction - while some pollutants cool our planet, cleaning them up could accelerate temperature rise. Scientists warn of an environmental dilemma that demands immediate attention.

NYC's cash-for-whistleblowers truck scheme

New Yorkers are capitalising on a controversial environmental law that pays citizens to report idling commercial vehicles, creating a new wave of eco-whistleblowers and sparking debate about the programme's ethics and effectiveness.

India's toxic trash mountains claim lives daily

An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions claim lives daily while providing livelihoods for thousands.

Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes

Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.

Hanoi's canal pollution crisis exposed by scientists

Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.

Delhi Fights Heat with Cloud Seeding Plan

Delhi authorities are turning to cloud seeding technology in a bold attempt to combat dangerous heatwave conditions and severe air pollution gripping the city.

Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.

Delhi defies fireworks ban as Diwali pollution soars

Despite Supreme Court restrictions, Delhi residents ignited fireworks during Diwali celebrations, triggering dangerous air pollution levels and reviving debates about environmental enforcement in India's capital.

Sydney beach crisis: Among Australia's most polluted

New research reveals a beloved Sydney beach has been ranked among Australia's most polluted swimming locations, raising serious health concerns for swimmers and prompting urgent environmental action.

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