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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.

Trump EPA Moves to Abandon Deadly Soot Pollution Rule

The Trump administration is moving to abandon a Biden-era rule setting tough standards for deadly soot pollution, a move critics say threatens public health and could result in thousands of premature deaths.

Mould in damp home hospitalises mother with pneumonia

A mother and her daughter suffered severe health issues from mould in their damp rental. The Royal College of Physicians warns air pollution causes 30,000 UK deaths annually. Learn how to protect your family.

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.

Open Windows Daily in November to Fight Mould

UK households urged to open windows for 5-10 minutes daily this November to prevent hazardous damp and mould, which can develop unseen for 18 months and cause serious health issues.

Fresno's $4bn Housing Plan Faces Local Fury

Residents and farmers in Fresno, California, are protesting a massive 9,000-acre, 45,000-home development, citing urban sprawl, loss of prime farmland, and poor air quality. Discover the battle over the city's future.

US Flight Chaos: 40 Airports Cut Schedules

Massive flight reductions hit 40 US airports as air traffic controller shortages force sweeping schedule cuts, creating travel turmoil for millions of passengers.

Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis

Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

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.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

US Shutdown Threatens Air Traffic Control Crisis

A looming US government shutdown could cripple air traffic control operations on both sides of the border, potentially causing massive flight delays and safety concerns affecting thousands of travellers.

Government Shutdown Puts Air Traffic Control at Risk

As the US government shutdown enters its fifth week, air traffic controllers are working without pay, raising serious safety concerns across the aviation industry. Experts warn of potential mass resignations that could cripple air travel.

Doctor's chilling health warning prompts home overhaul

Prominent ABC health broadcaster Dr Norman Swan has made radical changes to his living environment following disturbing new research about indoor health risks, issuing an urgent warning to all households.

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