The NT government will introduce legislation to monitor toxic industrial air pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene, after Inpex was found to have underestimated emissions from its Darwin LNG project. Industry will fund the $2 million upgrades to the NT Environment Protection Authority's monitoring capacity.
Analysis of health records shows emergency hospital admissions in central London decreased by 3% per year after the introduction of the T-charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez), with significant reductions in heart and breathing problem admissions.
The Pentagon resumed normal operations Thursday after a lockdown due to an "air quality issue." Hazmat teams responded, and parts of the building were locked down and some people evacuated. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard, with sources suggesting a malfunctioning sensor detected possible anthrax.
The Pentagon was placed on lockdown Thursday due to an "air quality issue" that may have been a false alarm. Hazmat teams responded, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for the affected area, with some evacuations occurring.
Employees in specific areas of the Pentagon were instructed to shelter in place on Thursday following the detection of an air quality issue by building systems. Hazmat teams are on-site, and precautionary measures are being taken.
Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, prompting a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that sophisticated safety systems detected an air quality issue requiring precautionary measures.
The Pentagon issued a shelter-in-place order due to a detected air quality issue, prompting a hazardous materials investigation. Firefighters and a Hazmat Team responded, but subsequent testing confirmed no hazard, and normal operations have resumed.
Xinjiang's Changji Prefecture reported a record 325 days of good or excellent air quality in 2025, surpassing 300 days for the first time. PM2.5 concentration decreased by 3.6% to 27µg/m3.
Delhi experienced isolated heatwave conditions on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C. Dust intrusion from Pakistan may affect air quality. Light rain and gusty winds are forecast for Monday, but significant relief is not expected until Friday when temperatures could drop to 35-37°C.
A thunderstorm with wind speeds up to 81 kmph hit Delhi on Saturday, offering temporary relief from the heat. However, temperatures are forecast to rise again, with heatwave conditions expected from Sunday, reaching 43-45 degrees Celsius.
Nantou County's Environmental Protection Bureau plans to install micro air quality sensors in elementary schools to monitor campus air and educate students on pollution sources and protection methods, fostering environmental awareness from a young age.
Delhi's GRAP Stage 1 (AQI 201-300) mandates actions like dust mitigation, waste management, vehicle emission control, and industrial regulation. Various agencies are responsible for enforcement.
xAI's Mississippi data center uses 50 natural gas turbines, classified as 'mobile' on flatbed trailers, avoiding air pollution regulations. The NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center claim this violates federal law, worsening air quality, and seek an injunction.
A new study has found a clear link between air pollution exposure and the risk of ending up in hospital. It's a battle Julia Ovens knows only too well.
Delhi's maximum temperature is expected to rise gradually by 4-6 degrees Celsius over the next five days as the impact of a western disturbance wanes. Night temperatures are also predicted to climb, potentially reaching 27 degrees Celsius by the weekend. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index has deteriorated to moderate and may turn poor next week.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, providing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital. An orange alert warns of winds up to 60 kmph, lightning and brief rain in southwest Delhi, while yellow alerts cover northwest, west, north, south and southeast Delhi. Experts attribute the weather change to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, which may transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
Rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing relief from an ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain across different parts of the capital, with winds expected to reach up to 60 kmph. A cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan and adjoining Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab is driving the weather change, which may also transport dust from Rajasthan deserts.
The air quality crisis in Delhi is an ongoing battle, often leading to emergency protocols like the GRAP being activated as pollution levels soar. While these short-term fixes bring momentary relief, they overlook the fundamental problems. To forge a path toward long-lasting improvements, we must commit to a year-round strategy to curb emissions from vehicles, factories, and farming activities.
Delhi experienced its hottest April day in four years on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 42.8 degrees Celsius. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist through Sunday and Monday, though light rain may bring some relief from Tuesday onwards. The city's air quality remains in the 'poor' category.
Delhi experienced its hottest day of the year on Thursday with the Ridge logging 43°C, the highest maximum temperature this season. IMD issued a heatwave alert across north-west India for the next four to five days and central and east India for 2-3 days. Safdarjung recorded 41.7°C, four notches above normal, while Mungeshpur reached 42.1°C, Palam 41.6°C and Lodhi Road 41.4°C. The minimum temperature was 25.4°C, 2.5 notches above normal.
Entrepreneur Angad Daryani and his startup, Praan, are developing filterless, energy-efficient air purification systems to combat urban pollution and reduce PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter.
