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CenterChina's rising emissions expose vulnerable South Asian neighbours to climate risks
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China’s rising emissions, despite Beijing’s claim of low emissions per unit of GDP and its clean‑energy image, do not show an overall decline and are said to expose climate‑vulnerable neighbours such as Nepal and Bhutan to greater risk. At the same time, South Asia is grappling with severe air‑quality problems: Delhi recorded an AQI of 369 in the “very poor” category on November 7, with smog reducing visibility, and forecasts predict a “severe” level on the Diwali holiday due to festival activities, vehicular emissions and the peak stubble‑burning season. The city has even declared an air‑emergency, and Reuters noted Delhi topped a global pollution chart with an IQAir US AQI of 581, double Lahore’s 285.
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Terming vehicular emissions a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday said immediate, medium and long-term measures were needed to curb the rising air quality index. “We hope all of you are enjoying Delhi weather,” a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…
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Beijing, November 7 (IANS): While Beijing projects itself as a clean energy leader by highlighting relatively low emissions in relation to GDP, this does not necessarily translate into an actual decline in its overall emissions. China’s climate-vulnerable neighbours, including Nepal, Bhutan and…
