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Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility
The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the "very poor" category and several areas slipping into "severe" pollution levels.
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With Smog Season Looming, Pakistan Shuts Polluting Brick Kilns
To combat worsening smog, Pakistan's government has ordered all traditional brick kilns closed for 70 days starting Saturday, as it promotes new cleaner kilns that could cut pollution up to 70 percent.
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Instagram Abandons #NoFilter For Photos On Delhi's Deadly Smog
Delhi seems to have become a gas chamber, giving birth to a real life filter - smog
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Driver Misses Turn Due To Smog In Delhi, Car Falls In Yamuna Killing 2
Two people were killed and three others injured after their car plunged into the Yamuna river after the driver purportedly could not see a turn due to smog and darkness in north Delhi's Timarpur area, the police said.
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Smog Effect: Punjab Shuts Schools For 3 Days In View Of Road Accidents
Punjab government yesterday announced that all state-run, private aided and recognised schools in the state would be closed for three days from Thursday in view of road accidents due to dense smog and inclement weather.
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Smog Effect: Haryana Government Announces New School Timings
Keeping in view of the pollution situation, the Haryana government on Tuesday changed school timings by an hour and Delhi government asked primary schools to close tomorrow.
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Air Quality in January Relatively Better than Last Year: SAFAR
Residents of the national capital have breathed "relatively better" quality air this season so far compared to last year.
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China's Smoggiest City Closes Schools Amid Public Anger
China's smoggiest city closed schools Wednesday as much of the country suffered its sixth day under an oppressive haze, sparking public anger about the slow response to the threat to children's health.
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Delhi Government Begins Deregistration Of 15 Year-Old Diesel Vehicles
Under intense presure in the wake of health alarm due to pollution situation, the Delhi government today began phasing out diesel vehicles over 15-year-old numbering around two lakh, while a ban was imposed on the bursting firecrackers.
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Residents Grapple With Respiratory Problems As Smog Envelops Mumbai
A sharp increase in pollution and a thick layer of smog that has enveloped Central and Southern Mumbai for the third consecutive day has left Mumbaikars grappling with respiratory diseases.
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China Urges Public to Walk, Ride Bikes to Help Cut Smog
China has issued a "behavioural standards" guide to combat pollution and reduce environmental damage, urging people to do everything from walking and riding bicycles to buying goods with less packaging.
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Beijing to film building sites in new smog control measure
China's capital Beijing will set up cameras at building sites across the city to monitor how much construction contributes to Beijing's notoriously polluted air, state media said.
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'Smog insurance' offers to help Chinese breathe easier
Chinese companies have offered up a fresh idea to help pollution-weary travellers while cashing in on public concerns over dirty air at the same time - smog insurance.
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China smog drives masks out of stock
China's biggest online facemask sellers were running out of stock on Wednesday as consumers rushed to protect themselves against smog that has shrouded large swaths of northern China for an entire week.
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Air purifier rush as smog shrouds northern China
Dangerous smog which has blighted swathes of northern China in recent days has prompted a spike in air purifier sales, local media reported on Monday, as pollution continued to shroud Beijing.
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Delhi Struggles With Very Poor Air Quality, Dense Smog Reduces Visibility
The national capital continued to reel under heavy smog on Monday morning, with air quality levels remaining in the "very poor" category and several areas slipping into "severe" pollution levels.
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With Smog Season Looming, Pakistan Shuts Polluting Brick Kilns
To combat worsening smog, Pakistan's government has ordered all traditional brick kilns closed for 70 days starting Saturday, as it promotes new cleaner kilns that could cut pollution up to 70 percent.
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Instagram Abandons #NoFilter For Photos On Delhi's Deadly Smog
Delhi seems to have become a gas chamber, giving birth to a real life filter - smog
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Driver Misses Turn Due To Smog In Delhi, Car Falls In Yamuna Killing 2
Two people were killed and three others injured after their car plunged into the Yamuna river after the driver purportedly could not see a turn due to smog and darkness in north Delhi's Timarpur area, the police said.
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Smog Effect: Punjab Shuts Schools For 3 Days In View Of Road Accidents
Punjab government yesterday announced that all state-run, private aided and recognised schools in the state would be closed for three days from Thursday in view of road accidents due to dense smog and inclement weather.
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Smog Effect: Haryana Government Announces New School Timings
Keeping in view of the pollution situation, the Haryana government on Tuesday changed school timings by an hour and Delhi government asked primary schools to close tomorrow.
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Air Quality in January Relatively Better than Last Year: SAFAR
Residents of the national capital have breathed "relatively better" quality air this season so far compared to last year.
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China's Smoggiest City Closes Schools Amid Public Anger
China's smoggiest city closed schools Wednesday as much of the country suffered its sixth day under an oppressive haze, sparking public anger about the slow response to the threat to children's health.
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Delhi Government Begins Deregistration Of 15 Year-Old Diesel Vehicles
Under intense presure in the wake of health alarm due to pollution situation, the Delhi government today began phasing out diesel vehicles over 15-year-old numbering around two lakh, while a ban was imposed on the bursting firecrackers.
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Residents Grapple With Respiratory Problems As Smog Envelops Mumbai
A sharp increase in pollution and a thick layer of smog that has enveloped Central and Southern Mumbai for the third consecutive day has left Mumbaikars grappling with respiratory diseases.
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China Urges Public to Walk, Ride Bikes to Help Cut Smog
China has issued a "behavioural standards" guide to combat pollution and reduce environmental damage, urging people to do everything from walking and riding bicycles to buying goods with less packaging.
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Beijing to film building sites in new smog control measure
China's capital Beijing will set up cameras at building sites across the city to monitor how much construction contributes to Beijing's notoriously polluted air, state media said.
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'Smog insurance' offers to help Chinese breathe easier
Chinese companies have offered up a fresh idea to help pollution-weary travellers while cashing in on public concerns over dirty air at the same time - smog insurance.
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China smog drives masks out of stock
China's biggest online facemask sellers were running out of stock on Wednesday as consumers rushed to protect themselves against smog that has shrouded large swaths of northern China for an entire week.
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Air purifier rush as smog shrouds northern China
Dangerous smog which has blighted swathes of northern China in recent days has prompted a spike in air purifier sales, local media reported on Monday, as pollution continued to shroud Beijing.
