Around noon, the AQI in the city was recorded at 301, which is higher than the 261 number from Friday.

With scores of 316 and 201, the AQI was good in the Delhi University area and poor in Pusa. In the area around IIT Delhi, the AQI was 276. On Saturday, Airport (T3) had an AQI of 293 and was in the “poor” category. Mathura Road in Delhi had an AQI of 165 and was in the “moderate” category.

At 4 p.m., the AQI in Noida was 286. This means that the air quality was “poor.” Gurugram, on the other hand, had an AQI of 252. The CBCB says that other towns, like Ghaziabad and Faridabad, also had an AQI of 291 and 272, respectively.

An Air Quality Index (AQI) between 0 and 50 is considered “good,” 51 to 100 is “satisfactory,” 101 to 200 is “moderate,” 201 to 300 is “poor,” 301 to 400 is “very poor,” and 401 to 500 is “severe.”

Here are the most important new information about smog in the nation’s capital.

1. To cut down on pollution, the New Delhi Municipal Council has hired eight anti-smog guns and put mechanical road sweepers to work. Satish Upadhyay, Vice Chairperson of NDMC, announced a full set of “Air Pollution Control” steps for 2023–2024. “We recognize the urgent need to prioritize environmental well-being as air pollution, a significant contributor to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and cancer, demands our collective attention,” Upadhyay said to PTI.

2. Gopal Rai, the environment minister of Delhi, said that the number of stubble burning incidents in neighboring states so far is less than last year. He also said that farm fires should be less of a source of air pollution in the city generally. However, he warned that bad weather could cause air pollution to get worse in the next few days.

3. The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, which gave information on how smoke from farm fires added to Delhi’s air pollution, hasn’t been sending out reports, and people in charge don’t know why. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is responsible for running the website, and a representative there told PTI, “We don’t know why updates on the SAFAR portal have stopped.”

4. On Saturday, a number of groups in the city began a nine-day foot march called the “Yamuna Yatra” to bring the problem of pollution in the Yamuna river to the notice of the government and the people. Ravi Shankar Tiwari, leader of Yamuna Sansad, said that the march would end in Mathura on November 5 after going 180 km from Chhat Ghat near ITO here.

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5. The Center’s Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said that the city’s air quality dropped to “very poor” because the wind slowed down at night and the temperature dropped. It said that the air quality would stay very bad until the end of the month.

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The oceans as a life support system

The oceans provide us with a number of essential services, including:

• Climate regulation: The oceans absorb heat from the sun and release it slowly over time, helping to moderate the Earth’s climate.
• Oxygen production: Phytoplankton in the oceans produce about half of the oxygen that we breathe.
• Food and resources: The oceans provide us with food, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. They also provide us with resources such as oil, gas, and minerals.
• Transportation: The oceans are a vital transportation route for goods and people around the world.

Threats to the oceans

Despite their importance, the oceans are facing a number of threats, including:

• Pollution: Pollution from land-based sources, such as sewage and agricultural runoff, is a major problem for the oceans.
• Overfishing: Overfishing is depleting fish populations and disrupting marine ecosystems.
• Climate change: Climate change is causing the oceans to warm and acidify, which is harming marine life and ecosystems.

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What can we do to protect the oceans?

There are a number of things that we can do to protect the oceans, including:

• Reduce pollution: We can reduce pollution from land-based sources by disposing of waste properly and using less harmful chemicals.
• Support sustainable fishing practices: We can support sustainable fishing practices by buying seafood from reputable sources and avoiding seafood that is caught using destructive methods.
• Reduce our carbon footprint: We can reduce our carbon footprint by using less energy, driving less, and eating less meat.

The oceans are essential to our planet and our lives. We must all do our part to protect them.

Here are some specific actions that you can take to help protect the oceans:

• Reduce your plastic consumption: Plastic pollution is a major problem for the oceans. You can reduce your plastic consumption by bringing your own reusable bags and water bottle when you go shopping, and by avoiding single-use plastics such as straws and utensils.
• Support organizations that are working to protect the oceans: There are many organizations that are working to protect the oceans. You can support their work by donating money, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about their mission.
• Get involved in ocean conservation campaigns: There are a number of ocean conservation campaigns that you can get involved in. You can sign petitions, attend protests, and contact your elected officials to urge them to take action to protect the oceans.

Every little bit helps. By taking these actions, we can all play a role in protecting our blue heart and life support system.

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