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Coverage dated November 17, 2024

India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Headline from The Columbian

NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this s

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  1. The Columbian

    India’s capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this s

  2. PBS NewsHour

    PHOTOS: New Delhi chokes on air pollution 50 times the safe limit (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season.

  3. Time

    India's Capital Chokes Amid 'Apocalyptic' Pollution Levels (opens Time)

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    Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog more than 50 times the WHO's recommended safe limit.

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