Recap | New Delhi schools shut amid smog crisis, Shanghai tops pollution list: 6 environment stories
From India’s toxic smog crisis to McDonald’s tackling cow methane, explore the global fight against pollution in our latest stories on the environment
1. New Delhi shuts schools as toxic smog crisis sees pollution hit 60 times the WHO limit; 1 million affected
The Indian capital is grappling with an annual crisis which sees dense, hazardous smog cause health issues, especially among children and the elderly. Authorities have been forced to implement restrictions, including online schooling and limits on diesel vehicles, as pollutant levels far exceed the World Health Organization’s threshold.
2. Shanghai tops list of world’s most polluting cities at Cop29, but Texas site named worst polluter globally
Discover the world’s most polluting cities as new data from Cop29 highlights the urgent need to address climate change and fossil fuel emissions. Cities in Asia and the US, notably Texas, lead in carbon emissions, heightening frustration over fossil fuel reliance.
3. Photographer survives near-death jet ski crash to become advocate for world’s oceans, wins 39 awards
Discover how Ipah Uid Lynn transformed a near-fatal accident into a mission for marine conservation, using her award-winning photography to advocate for ocean health and inspire global action. Her striking images, which have garnered dozens of international awards including the Female Fifty Fathoms, highlight coral bleaching, pollution and the urgent need for marine conservation.
