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New Delhi’s Red Fort
Part of the 15th century complex built by a Mughal Emperor of India.
Image:Jorin Sievers
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INDIA: Severe Smog shuts down much of New Delhi
Due to severe air pollution, India’s capital chief minister has announced that schools and construction sites in New Delhi will be closed for a week. This measure comes after the area has experienced sustained smog with much of the air pollution originating from a combination of crop stubble burning, vehicle emissions, and coal-fired plants outside of the urban center.Air Quality Index (AQI) readings exceed 400 in some areas, which can severely impact those with pre-existing health conditions and is considered hazardous for even healthy individuals. Officials state the situation as very serious; for many, this is a call-to-action for the government to take preventative measures against air pollution and reduce carbon-emissions for India as a whole.
This map depicts Air Index Quality (AQI) readings from various cities throughout India, with a concentration of severely unhealthy readings near New Delhi.
Further Reading:Reuters,The Times of India,US News (Associated Press),Forbes, American Geographical Society
Graphic Source: India Today
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Même si on ne nous laisse qu'une ruelle exiguë à arpenter, au-dessus d'elle il y aura toujours le ciel tout entier.
Etty Hillesum
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La ville écrase la forêt pour y installer son décor sans songer au bruit que ferait le chant de tous les oiseaux morts
Francis Blanche
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Artez Street Art,Artez :“In 2014. I’ve painted one of my first large scale murals in New Delhi, India, titled "Strange hat” thanks to St.ART Delhi. Now, two years later, their project is still growing and becoming more interesting every day - be sure to check them out and stay tuned for more amazing street art from India!“
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A couple of of years from now, most probably in 2015. In school I did my Sociology project on ‘What is the attitude of Delhi people towards lgbtqia’. My parents weren’t very pleased with my decision but i went ahead either way. Today walking on the streets of Delhi I could really feel the change, its a huge step forward and it’s needlees to say but things have changed drastically in these 3 years for the good. While doing my project I couldn’t have dreamt about section 377 being removed, least not before a decade or 2 but I can’t be happier to be proved wrong. It’s a much bigger step towards equality than we realize.
