Why India caps pollution reading at 500 when the air is far more toxic https://t.co/oZ0Uxng0af ...

Schools go hybrid as Delhi's air quality worsens https://t.co/rGbklKaFyk ...

China still burns a hell of a lot of coal. But since 2013 it has been doing so more cleanly. Our special report explains how sulphur extraction has improved air-quality—but increased temperatures https://t.co/imT0htOY3P ...

Air quality in Chinese cities has improved remarkably. The improvements are sound policy.But a willingness to act on specific issues does not mean the state is embracing more general concerns about climate change https://t.co/kwxqveSr8g ...

Delhi Pollution Hits ‘Hazardous’ Levels After City Celebrates Diwali With ‘Green’ Firecrackers (Photos)https://t.co/gW8JLfgRyK https://t.co/6dbzP3XEO0 ...

India’s top court has temporarily relaxed the ban on using firecrackers in the national capital region ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali even as New Delhi’s air quality has started to deteriorate https://t.co/SJ4qG2OSYT ...

Environmental Regulations - India's Supreme Court permits the use of less-polluting firecrackers [1] Environmental Concerns - Delhi's air quality is becoming toxic [1]

Environmental Impact - Air pollution is a global crisis affecting over 90% of the population [1] - The economic cost of air pollution is estimated to be over $8 trillion annually [1] Ambios Network Initiative - Ambios Network aims to fight air pollution and provide rewards on Solana [1] - The network is building one of the largest air quality sensor networks globally [1] Call to Action - The initiative encourages the Solana community to take action and build a cleaner future [1] - The lack of real-time, local data is a key challenge being addressed [1]

Incident Overview - An explosion occurred at the US Steel Claritin Coke Works [2] - Rescue efforts are underway for one missing worker [1] - Nearly a dozen people were injured and transported to local hospitals, and one person was killed [1] Operational Impact - The factory employs nearly 1,300 workers and produces fuel converted from coal for steel production [3] - Crews are battling thick smoke [1] Environmental and Safety Concerns - Air quality monitors have not detected levels above federal standards, but residents within one mile of the plant are advised to stay inside, close doors, recirculate HVAC systems, and wear masks if stepping outside [4][5]

Canadian wildfires have sent smoke into the northeastern US. More than 700 fires are burning across Canada from the Arctic Circle to southern Ontario. Forest-fire smoke has drifted south triggering air-quality alerts in New York City and from Minnesota to Maine. The smoke from large wildfires raises health risks and has been blamed for hastening the melting of Arctic ice, since the soot absorbs more heat. In recent years, the plumes have drifted into US cities, most notably New York and San Francisco, turni ...