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Air pollution in Delhi can be reduced by not operating non-compliant power plants during winter: Study

An analysis shows that coal-based power plants in the 300 km radius of Delhi-NCR generated negligible or no electricity from November 14 to 23 in 2020 indicating that the region could meet any such or lower demands without operating coal-based power plants in the 300 km radius.

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Why is Delhi's air quality so bad?

Delhi has suboptimal air quality all year round, but there are reasons why the conversation around pollution in the city resurfaces every winter.

ORIGINAL REPORTING
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EPA moves to further limit protections for wetlands

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Wildfire survivors face hidden risks from lingering toxic pollution

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Solar power surges ahead despite political opposition

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

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US Supreme Court clears way for climate lawsuits against Big Oil

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Farmers face funding cuts as Trump administration reconsiders climate-linked grants

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

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EPA faces legal pushback over canceled climate grants