India's Coal Plants Fall Short on Pollution Goals as Delhi Suffers from Severe Smog
In a concerning development for India's environmental policies, recent reports indicate that the country's coal-fired power plants are set to miss crucial pollution reduction targets. This failure comes at a particularly alarming time, as the capital city, Delhi, grapples with a thick blanket of smog that has choked the air quality to hazardous levels.
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The bustling city of Delhi finds itself shrouded in dense smog as it approaches the much-anticipated Diwali festival. This annual Hindu festival, known for its vibrant celebrations and the lighting of diyas (oil lamps), is overshadowed this year by alarming air quality. The Indian capital experienced an unprecedented rise in pollution levels in the days leading up to the festival, with the air quality index soaring to hazardous levels.
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