Environment
Over 1.5 million lives lost each year due to wildfire pollution, new research shows
According to the study, landscape fires, which include forest fires, agricultural burning and grassland fires, are a significant cause of air pollution.
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Supreme Court directs CAQM to consider reopening schools amid Delhi-NCR pollution crisis
The Court urged CAQM to immediately evaluate the possibility of allowing physical classes in schools and educational institutions, impacted by the ongoing pollution crisis.
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‘This is an insult,’ Developing nations rage over COP29’s $300 billion climate deal
After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
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COP29: Nearly 200 countries approve $300 billion for poor nations in climate deal rejected by India
As per the climate deal, the money would come directly from a wide variety of sources, including government budgets, private sector investment, and other financing.
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Stuck on 'X': COP29 fails to set climate finance goal as summit enters final hours
The latest text, which was delayed by several hours, highlights unresolved issues surrounding the annual climate finance target but it does not clarify what should count toward the financial…
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Bird last seen nearly 30 years back has now been declared extinct
The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed.
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ALT EFF 2024 will showcase facets of environmental narratives through powerful storytelling
WION chatted up with Kunal Khanna, the co-founder and festival director of ALT EFF. Khanna spoke about how the idea of starting a film festival on the environment was conceived and what are the…
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Toxic air kills the poor and irritates the rich
Air pollution is a silent killer. What is not so silent is the privilege and complacency of the rich and powerful.
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Delhi AQI hits 'severe plus' as breathing equals smoking 49 cigarettes daily; PM2.5 levels 60x WHO limit
Delhi is experiencing the worst pollution crisis with an AQI of 978, as per IQair. According to experts, breathing in the city’s air at this level is equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes per day.…
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
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Stricter GRAP-IV anti-pollution measures kick in as Delhi air quality deteriorates to ‘severe plus’ category
Stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi from Monday (Nov. 18) as the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' category.
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Diplomatic tensions shadow COP29 talks as nations struggle to hammer out climate finance deal
France's Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said Wednesday she would not travel to Baku after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Paris of colonial "crimes" and "human rights…
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Stricter GRAP-III pollution curbs imposed as Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ air quality
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) made the decision to elevate the response to GRAP Stage 3 due to Delhi's AQI consistently surpassing 400, accompanied by heavy smog that has…
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COP 29: India pitches for fair carbon market scheme; top banks pledge $120bn aid to poor nations
The UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.”
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Delhi’s ‘green’ waste-to-energy plant exposing millions to toxic emissions: Report
Delhi’s Okhla plant was established in 2012 to address two of the capital city’s most pressing issues: Waste management and energy shortage.
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UN plastic treaty hangs by a thread as nations spar over production limits and funding
The draft, released on Friday (Nov 29), reveals unresolved issues on key points such as definitions, production limits, and financial support, raising concerns about whether an agreement can be…
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Over 1.5 million lives lost each year due to wildfire pollution, new research shows
According to the study, landscape fires, which include forest fires, agricultural burning and grassland fires, are a significant cause of air pollution.
Read Article →
Supreme Court directs CAQM to consider reopening schools amid Delhi-NCR pollution crisis
The Court urged CAQM to immediately evaluate the possibility of allowing physical classes in schools and educational institutions, impacted by the ongoing pollution crisis.
Read Article →
‘This is an insult,’ Developing nations rage over COP29’s $300 billion climate deal
After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
Read Article →
COP29: Nearly 200 countries approve $300 billion for poor nations in climate deal rejected by India
As per the climate deal, the money would come directly from a wide variety of sources, including government budgets, private sector investment, and other financing.
Read Article →
Stuck on 'X': COP29 fails to set climate finance goal as summit enters final hours
The latest text, which was delayed by several hours, highlights unresolved issues surrounding the annual climate finance target but it does not clarify what should count toward the financial…
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Bird last seen nearly 30 years back has now been declared extinct
The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed.
Read Article →
ALT EFF 2024 will showcase facets of environmental narratives through powerful storytelling
WION chatted up with Kunal Khanna, the co-founder and festival director of ALT EFF. Khanna spoke about how the idea of starting a film festival on the environment was conceived and what are the…
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Toxic air kills the poor and irritates the rich
Air pollution is a silent killer. What is not so silent is the privilege and complacency of the rich and powerful.
Read Article →
Delhi AQI hits 'severe plus' as breathing equals smoking 49 cigarettes daily; PM2.5 levels 60x WHO limit
Delhi is experiencing the worst pollution crisis with an AQI of 978, as per IQair. According to experts, breathing in the city’s air at this level is equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes per day.…
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
Read Article →
Stricter GRAP-IV anti-pollution measures kick in as Delhi air quality deteriorates to ‘severe plus’ category
Stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi from Monday (Nov. 18) as the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' category.
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Diplomatic tensions shadow COP29 talks as nations struggle to hammer out climate finance deal
France's Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said Wednesday she would not travel to Baku after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Paris of colonial "crimes" and "human rights…
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Stricter GRAP-III pollution curbs imposed as Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ air quality
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) made the decision to elevate the response to GRAP Stage 3 due to Delhi's AQI consistently surpassing 400, accompanied by heavy smog that has…
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COP 29: India pitches for fair carbon market scheme; top banks pledge $120bn aid to poor nations
The UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.”
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Delhi’s ‘green’ waste-to-energy plant exposing millions to toxic emissions: Report
Delhi’s Okhla plant was established in 2012 to address two of the capital city’s most pressing issues: Waste management and energy shortage.
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COP29: US climate envoy calls elections ‘bitterly disappointing’, says work will go on despite Trump’s return
While speaking at the annual UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the US climate envoy urged governments to keep faith in the country's promise to combat global warming.
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Delhi is choking. Can green buildings help win the Battle for Breath?
The PM2.5 particles, which are the smallest and most harmful, can enter the bloodstream. Their level was registered above 300 micrograms per cubic metre in Delhi recently
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India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'
The top court asked the Delhi government to decide on permanently banning firecrackers in the capital city by November 25
COP29 climate summit opens with call for cooperation after Trump win
Trump has pledged to once again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, and there are concerns the move could weaken ambition around the negotiating table
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UN plastic treaty hangs by a thread as nations spar over production limits and funding
The draft, released on Friday (Nov 29), reveals unresolved issues on key points such as definitions, production limits, and financial support, raising concerns about whether an agreement can be…
Read Article →
Over 1.5 million lives lost each year due to wildfire pollution, new research shows
According to the study, landscape fires, which include forest fires, agricultural burning and grassland fires, are a significant cause of air pollution.
Read Article →
Supreme Court directs CAQM to consider reopening schools amid Delhi-NCR pollution crisis
The Court urged CAQM to immediately evaluate the possibility of allowing physical classes in schools and educational institutions, impacted by the ongoing pollution crisis.
Read Article →
‘This is an insult,’ Developing nations rage over COP29’s $300 billion climate deal
After two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations pushed through the contentious finance pact in the early hours in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
Read Article →
COP29: Nearly 200 countries approve $300 billion for poor nations in climate deal rejected by India
As per the climate deal, the money would come directly from a wide variety of sources, including government budgets, private sector investment, and other financing.
Read Article →
Stuck on 'X': COP29 fails to set climate finance goal as summit enters final hours
The latest text, which was delayed by several hours, highlights unresolved issues surrounding the annual climate finance target but it does not clarify what should count toward the financial…
Read Article →
Bird last seen nearly 30 years back has now been declared extinct
The last time the Slender-billed Curlew was reliably seen was in 1995 in Morocco. There was a reported sighting in 2001 as well, but it was not officially confirmed.
Read Article →
ALT EFF 2024 will showcase facets of environmental narratives through powerful storytelling
WION chatted up with Kunal Khanna, the co-founder and festival director of ALT EFF. Khanna spoke about how the idea of starting a film festival on the environment was conceived and what are the…
Read Article →
Toxic air kills the poor and irritates the rich
Air pollution is a silent killer. What is not so silent is the privilege and complacency of the rich and powerful.
Read Article →
Delhi AQI hits 'severe plus' as breathing equals smoking 49 cigarettes daily; PM2.5 levels 60x WHO limit
Delhi is experiencing the worst pollution crisis with an AQI of 978, as per IQair. According to experts, breathing in the city’s air at this level is equivalent to smoking 49 cigarettes per day.…
Read Article →
Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
Read Article →
Stricter GRAP-IV anti-pollution measures kick in as Delhi air quality deteriorates to ‘severe plus’ category
Stricter anti-pollution measures under GRAP-IV will be implemented in Delhi from Monday (Nov. 18) as the air quality has reached the 'severe plus' category.
Read Article →
Diplomatic tensions shadow COP29 talks as nations struggle to hammer out climate finance deal
France's Environment Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said Wednesday she would not travel to Baku after Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Paris of colonial "crimes" and "human rights…
Read Article →
Stricter GRAP-III pollution curbs imposed as Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ air quality
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) made the decision to elevate the response to GRAP Stage 3 due to Delhi's AQI consistently surpassing 400, accompanied by heavy smog that has…
Read Article →
COP 29: India pitches for fair carbon market scheme; top banks pledge $120bn aid to poor nations
The UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.”
Read Article →
Delhi’s ‘green’ waste-to-energy plant exposing millions to toxic emissions: Report
Delhi’s Okhla plant was established in 2012 to address two of the capital city’s most pressing issues: Waste management and energy shortage.
Read Article →
COP29: US climate envoy calls elections ‘bitterly disappointing’, says work will go on despite Trump’s return
While speaking at the annual UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, the US climate envoy urged governments to keep faith in the country's promise to combat global warming.
Read Article →
Delhi is choking. Can green buildings help win the Battle for Breath?
The PM2.5 particles, which are the smallest and most harmful, can enter the bloodstream. Their level was registered above 300 micrograms per cubic metre in Delhi recently
Read Article →
India's SC asks Delhi govt to decide on firecracker ban, says 'no religion encourages pollution'
The top court asked the Delhi government to decide on permanently banning firecrackers in the capital city by November 25
COP29 climate summit opens with call for cooperation after Trump win
Trump has pledged to once again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement, and there are concerns the move could weaken ambition around the negotiating table
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In pics | Famous landmarks power down as the world marks Earth Hour
Every year the world marks 'Earth Hour'.
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Iceland on edge: Seismic activity subsides, but volcanic threat looms
Seismic activity in southwestern Iceland on Monday, decreased in size and intensity even as the potential for a volcanic eruption, according to authorities, remains high.
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In Pics | US gripped with severe weather due to heatwaves, wildfire smoke
While the south US is gripped with scorching heat with the mercury at over 38 degree Celsius (100 degree Fahrenheit) during the heatwave, Chicago's air quality is deteriorating due to the smoke dri
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In Pics | Top cleanest cities in the world
In the wake of increasing environmental problems, cleanliness is becoming one of the top priorities for every country.
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In Pics | World's worst air pollution disasters of all time
From the Dust Bowl to Chernobyl accident, here are some major air pollution disasters of all time in the world.
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In Pics | Volunteers clean Manila coastline on World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8th June annually.
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In Pics | Orange haze from Canada wildfires shroud parts of US
Some major states in the US, including New York, Ohio, Minnesota, and Maryland, are covered in smoke from the wildfires in Canada.
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France's first major forest fire devours 1,000 hectares
A wildfire — France's first major forest fire of 2023 — destroyed nearly 1,000 hectares on the French-Spanish border on Sunday and early Monday.
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In pics | Burkina Faso's half a century old eco-friendly golf course
A landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso has often made headlines for witnessing repeated military coups or grinding poverty, but did you know the country where water is a "very rare resou
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Greta Thunberg and other young climate activists detained over protests in Oslo
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with other fellow young environmental campaigners, was detained by police during a demonstration in support of indigenous rights in Oslo.
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Explained: Germany stands against coal mine expansion, Greta Thunberg joins the protest
In the German village of Luetzerath, on Saturday, thousands of protestors marched through mud and rain demonstrating against the expansion of an opencast lignite mine.
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Species that got booted to 'endangered' or 'threatened' status in 2022
In recent years many species have entered the so-called "doomed" list of flora and fauna which are facing the imminent threat of extinction thanks to human activities.
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Ever wondered how cyclones and hurricanes get their names? WION explains
Hurricanes and cyclones are given names to make it easier for people to communicate about these severe storms. When multiple storms occur at the same time, names boost the profile of the cyclone or
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