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Air pollution caused 500,000 deaths in 2016; 97k died due to coal burning

It said coal phase-out is essential, not only as a key measure to mitigate climate change, but also to reduce morbidity and mortality from air pollution.

Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe; students write to PM about pollution

The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels were nearly eight times higher than the normal limits at several locations in the city

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR nears 'emergency' zone; schools shut till Friday

The extreme condition has prompted the authorities to order closure of schools till November 15 -- a second time in two weeks

Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy

He suggested undertaking a special drive in the city to remove construction and demolition waste and garbage every year before October.

Delhi air pollution: Western wind may bring relief by Friday, says SAFAR

A large number of children were exposed to the harmful levels of pollution as schools remained open.

CM Kejriwal hints at extending odd-even scheme as Delhi air quality worsens

This is the third edition of the odd-even restrictions on private vehicles in Delhi

NCR air quality nears 'emergency'; odd-even back but schools remain open

A large number of children were exposed to the harmful spike in pollution as schools remained opened on Wednesday

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Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13

A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre

Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari

In his replies on questions related to public transport, health, roads, and pollution in the city, the Delhi BJP president attacked the Kejriwal government

Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'

The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution

The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air

Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister

Gahlot also said distribution of machinery to farmers, for in-situ stubble management, should be expedited to ensure that this problem does not recur.

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Pay up or put up

The governments of Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana are trying to persuade farmers not to burn the stubble. But the farmers are not stopping. What is the solution?

Delhi air quality may see further improvement due to wind, rainfall

According to SAFAR, the AQI is likely to improve further in the event of adequate rainfall.

Decision on lifting odd-even rule on Guru Nanak Jayanti by Friday: Kejriwal

The fine for violation of the rule is Rs 4,000 under the amended Motor Vehicle Act

Delhi air quality improves significantly; odd-even, winds bring some relief

Delhi's overall air quality index improved significantly (from very poor to poor) on Thursday, more rapidly than predicted

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Give UP, Haryana, Punjab farmers machines to help stop stubble burning: PM

This came on a day the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to curb severe air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.