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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brick Field - Bangladesh

Brick Field - Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 02, 2025. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on December 02. 2025, Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Air Pollution In Bangladesh - Dhaka

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 30, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, on November 30, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 3

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Air Pollution In Bangladesh

Smoke is emitting from the chimneys at a brick factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 27, 2024. These brick factories are contributing to heavy air pollution in Bangladesh. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for the deaths of an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka Becomes 2nd Most Polluted City - Bangladesh

Dhaka Becomes 2nd Most Polluted City - Bangladesh

Residents are riding on a rickshaw as dust is covering the road in Dhaka, Bangladesh on September 19, 2024. Dhaka has ranked 2nd on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 158 at 9:05am on Thursday morning. Thursday’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, according to the air quality index. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Dhaka's Brick Factories - Bangladesh

Smoke billows from the chimney of a brick factory in Keraniganj, southwest of Dhaka, Bangladesh,January 29,2024. Dhaka remains one of the most polluted cities globally, with construction debris, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, and brick kilns identified as significant contributors to air pollution. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) rates Bangladesh as one of the most polluted countries in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi

STORY: Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the air pollution in New Delhi STORYLINE: Restrictions on movement of vehicles and construction activities were once again imposed in Delhi on Saturday in view of rising air pollution levels. The state's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that air quality index (AQI) in the national capital had entered into "severe" category, restrictions on movement of traffic and construction activities were hence imposed. The federal government's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) amid worsening AQI in the region. An AQI of 447 was recorded in Delhi which comes under the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showe

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Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital

STORY: Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of traffic STORYLINE: Indian capital experienced a notable improvement in air quality on Wednesday owing to light rainfall and increased wind speeds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 365 on Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 258 by Wednesday at 9 a.m. The authorities revoked the Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), which resulted in the relaxation of bans on specific types of vehicles in Delhi, and nearby surrounding areas of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar. Earlier actions, initiated by the government on Nov. 2, involved halting various pollution-causing activities, such as construction and mining. However, with these restrictions now lifted, there might be a restart of these activities

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Primary schools in India's Delhi to remain closed as air pollution worsens

STORY: Primary schools in India's Delhi to remain closed as air pollution worsens SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of closed primary schools 3. various of air pollution 4. various of water spray to control air pollution STORYLINE: All primary schools in India's Delhi will stay closed till Nov. 10 in the wake of rising air pollution levels in and around the national capital, announced Delhi's Education Minister Atishi Marlena on Sunday. The minister said that while primary schools will remain shut, the option of taking online classes has been given to the teachers of Grade 6-12. "As pollution levels remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till Nov. 10. For Grade 6-12, schools are being given the option of shifting to online classes," posted the minister on X (formerly known as Twitter). The overall air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 482 on Sunday, which is

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India bans sports events in New Delhi due to air pollution

STORY: India bans sports events in New Delhi due to air pollution SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of New Delhi 3. various of stubble burning 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: Local government in India's Delhi has banned all zonal sports tournaments and events as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the severe plus category level. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), an institute monitoring air pollution, the overall AQI of Delhi was recorded at 504 on Friday, which fell into the "severe plus" category, the highest alert level of air quality. The prominent pollutants are PM 2.5 and PM 10. In its advisory, SAFAR has urged everyone to avoid all physical activity outdoors, wear anti-pollution masks, avoid burning wood, candles or incense, and clean rooms to reduce dust. On Thursday, the government invoked Stage III of the pollu

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Indian capital grapples with severe pollution

STORY: Indian capital grapples with severe pollution SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of air pollution in New Delhi 3. various of construction sites STORYLINE: New Delhi, the capital of India, is once again facing a severe pollution crisis. The air quality index (AQI) breached the 400 mark in some areas of the city on Thursday, signifying "severe" air pollution and posing significant health risks. A graded response action plan was put in place to tackle the problem. The measures included a ban on non-essential construction activities across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buildings are blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask takes a walk in a park as the skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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