From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaRestrictions flouted, ‘green’ firecrackers bring little respite from Delhi’s Diwali pollution
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Sunita Narain discussed the post‑Diwali air‑pollution crisis in Delhi and North India and suggested solutions. The day after Deepavali, Chennai’s air quality fell to ‘poor’, with Manali Village recording an AQI of 296, Arumbakkam 265, Kodungaiyur 215, Royapuram 184 and Velachery Residential Area 142. In Delhi, a post‑Diwali AQI reading has prompted questions about pollution averages, and IMD had predicted a ‘severe’ category air quality. These reports highlight the regional severity of the post‑festival pollution spike.
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Even if green firecrackers produce relatively lower emissions than conventional ones, they are not pollution free
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A significant increase in air pollution was observed across north India following the recent Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh surpassed 350, indicating poor air quality. Many cities reported severe pollution, with readings…
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Even if green firecrackers produce relatively lower emissions than conventional ones, they are not pollution free
