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    Supreme Court Orders Action Against Stubble Burning as Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates

    The Supreme Court’s summons serves as a wake-up call for Punjab and Haryana to address the issue of stubble burning, and it reinforces the...
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    World Bank to Invest $300 Million in Bangladesh’s Clean Air Project

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    Combating Household Air Pollution: A Global Challenge and Opportunity

    Scaling up clean cooking for combating household pollution requires substantial investment. The International Energy Agency estimates that $10 billion annually is needed by 2030...
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    Civil Society Groups, Activists, Ask World Bank to Junk Gujarat Waste to Energy Projects

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    India Faces Severe Air Pollution Crisis with Persistent Health Risks

    The air quality crisis is not confined to North India alone. States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan are also struggling with severe pollution,...
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    Traffic Monitoring Tech Can Help Clean Up Asia’s Act

    Traffic congestion reflects economic growth in Asia but causes gridlocks and air pollution. Good public transport such as electric vehicles and metro lines are...
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    Urgent Action Needed to Address South Asia’s Air Pollution Health Emergency: ICIMOD and HEI

    Leading regional and international public health and environmental scientists gathered in Kathmandu to push for progress in global pollution hotspots. India alone could save...
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    CAQM Issues Advisory to Curb Open-Air Burning in Delhi-NCR Ahead of Winter

    As winter approaches, the CAQM’s advisory marks a critical step in managing air quality and mitigating the adverse effects of pollution in Delhi-NCR. By...
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