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Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

A five-year pollution analysis has revealed alarming findings for Delhi residents, showing that the city’s evening commute is the most harmful time of day for lung exposure. The study reports that people traveling home from work inhale nearly 40 percent more PM2.5 particles and 23 percent higher levels of PM10 compared to morning travelers. Conducted by researchers from Netaji Subhas University of Technology and AARC Engineers and Consultants India, the data highlights how real-time polluti

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09 Dec 2025 03:34 AM 120 views

Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

A five-year pollution analysis has revealed alarming findings for Delhi residents, showing that the city’s evening commute is the most harmful time of day for lung exposure. The study reports that people traveling home from work inhale nearly 40 percent more PM2.5 particles and 23 percent higher levels of PM10 compared to morning travelers. Conducted by researchers from Netaji Subhas University of Technology and AARC Engineers and Consultants India, the data highlights how real-time polluti

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Texas City power plant blaze fully contained after massive overnight response

A large industrial fire at a decommissioned power plant in Texas City was contained Sunday evening after an extensive multi-agency firefighting response that began in the early morning hours. Officials confirmed that although the flames were no longer spreading, the site would continue to smolder well into the night, and residents would likely see smoke for several more hours. No injuries were reported, and authorities said air quality remained safe for nearby neighborhoods despite heavy smok

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17 Nov 2025 02:02 AM 246 views

Texas City power plant blaze fully contained after massive overnight response

A large industrial fire at a decommissioned power plant in Texas City was contained Sunday evening after an extensive multi-agency firefighting response that began in the early morning hours. Officials confirmed that although the flames were no longer spreading, the site would continue to smolder well into the night, and residents would likely see smoke for several more hours. No injuries were reported, and authorities said air quality remained safe for nearby neighborhoods despite heavy smok

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Delhi Pollution Crisis 2025: Supreme Court Warns Masks Not Enough as AQI Hits Severe Levels

Delhi woke up to another morning covered in thick smog, with air quality remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day. The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the worsening air pollution and advised senior lawyers to attend hearings virtually, stressing that wearing masks alone would not provide sufficient protection against the toxic air. Justice PS Narsimha questioned why lawyers were appearing in person despite the availability of virtual hearing fac

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13 Nov 2025 09:49 AM 164 views

Delhi Pollution Crisis 2025: Supreme Court Warns Masks Not Enough as AQI Hits Severe Levels

Delhi woke up to another morning covered in thick smog, with air quality remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day. The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over the worsening air pollution and advised senior lawyers to attend hearings virtually, stressing that wearing masks alone would not provide sufficient protection against the toxic air. Justice PS Narsimha questioned why lawyers were appearing in person despite the availability of virtual hearing fac

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Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with strict time limits

The Supreme Court of India has allowed the use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the Diwali season under strict regulations. The court’s decision permits their use between October 18 and 21, but only during specific time slots—between 6 am and 7 am, and from 8 pm to 10 pm on the day before Diwali and the day of the festival. The move is part of an effort to strike a balance between cultural celebrations and environmental protection amid growing co

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16 Oct 2025 06:13 AM 355 views

Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with strict time limits

The Supreme Court of India has allowed the use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the Diwali season under strict regulations. The court’s decision permits their use between October 18 and 21, but only during specific time slots—between 6 am and 7 am, and from 8 pm to 10 pm on the day before Diwali and the day of the festival. The move is part of an effort to strike a balance between cultural celebrations and environmental protection amid growing co

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Dangerous air from Canada wildfires blankets U.S. Midwest, travels as far as Europe

Massive wildfires in Canada have led to dangerous air quality conditions across the U.S. Midwest, forcing thousands to stay indoors and prompting health warnings in multiple states. The fires, burning intensely in several Canadian provinces, have driven more than 27,000 people from their homes and are releasing vast plumes of smoke that have even crossed the Atlantic Ocean into parts of Europe. On Tuesday, residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area woke up to thick smoke in the ai

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04 Jun 2025 15:13 PM 542 views

Dangerous air from Canada wildfires blankets U.S. Midwest, travels as far as Europe

Massive wildfires in Canada have led to dangerous air quality conditions across the U.S. Midwest, forcing thousands to stay indoors and prompting health warnings in multiple states. The fires, burning intensely in several Canadian provinces, have driven more than 27,000 people from their homes and are releasing vast plumes of smoke that have even crossed the Atlantic Ocean into parts of Europe. On Tuesday, residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area woke up to thick smoke in the ai

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Santa Clara's Agrihood residents report air quality and fire hazard complaints

Just steps away from Santa Clara’s bustling Santana Row and Valley Fair shopping centers lies the Agrihood Sustainable Community, a housing development originally praised for offering dignified, eco-friendly living for low-income and formerly homeless seniors. Promised as a place of healing and nourishment, the complex boasts a 1.5-acre urban farm meant to foster community through shared gardening. But nearly two years since its much-celebrated opening at 76 N. Winchester Boulevard, the

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02 Jun 2025 09:52 AM 719 views

Santa Clara's Agrihood residents report air quality and fire hazard complaints

Just steps away from Santa Clara’s bustling Santana Row and Valley Fair shopping centers lies the Agrihood Sustainable Community, a housing development originally praised for offering dignified, eco-friendly living for low-income and formerly homeless seniors. Promised as a place of healing and nourishment, the complex boasts a 1.5-acre urban farm meant to foster community through shared gardening. But nearly two years since its much-celebrated opening at 76 N. Winchester Boulevard, the

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Wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into D.C., Midwest and East Coast

Wildfires raging across Canada, particularly in the regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, have triggered mass evacuations and are now sending thick smoke across the border into the United States. The smoke is drifting into several parts of the country, including the D.C. Metro area, where it is expected to linger through at least early this week. More than 17,000 people have been evacuated due to the intensity of the wildfires. As strong upper-level winds carry the smoke southward

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02 Jun 2025 09:21 AM 674 views

Wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into D.C., Midwest and East Coast

Wildfires raging across Canada, particularly in the regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, have triggered mass evacuations and are now sending thick smoke across the border into the United States. The smoke is drifting into several parts of the country, including the D.C. Metro area, where it is expected to linger through at least early this week. More than 17,000 people have been evacuated due to the intensity of the wildfires. As strong upper-level winds carry the smoke southward

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Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

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Texas City power plant blaze fully contained after massive overnight response

Delhi Pollution Crisis 2025: Supreme Court Warns Masks Not Enough as AQI Hits Severe Levels

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Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with strict time limits

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Santa Clara's Agrihood residents report air quality and fire hazard complaints

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Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

Delhi evening commute most harmful for lungs, new study reveals

Texas City power plant blaze fully contained after massive overnight response

Texas City power plant blaze fully contained after massive overnight response

Delhi Pollution Crisis 2025: Supreme Court Warns Masks Not Enough as AQI Hits Severe Levels

Delhi Pollution Crisis 2025: Supreme Court Warns Masks Not Enough as AQI Hits Severe Levels

Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with strict time limits

Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with strict time limits

Dangerous air from Canada wildfires blankets U.S. Midwest, travels as far as Europe

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Santa Clara's Agrihood residents report air quality and fire hazard complaints

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Wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into D.C., Midwest and East Coast

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