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• Oil shock from Iran war led to drop in carbon pollution, scientists say

  The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz sparked severe fuel price spikes that curtailed consumption, driving fossil fuel emissions down 0.4% to 42.2 billion tons in 2026. However, researchers warn this rare decline stems from geopolitical disruption rather than deliberate climate policies, while higher coal burning and land-use emissions offset much of the progress.

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• Central Pollution Body Explains Data Gaps On Diwali Night

  Technical disclosures were issued by the agency to address missing air quality figures during festival celebrations. Officials responded to concerns regarding tracking interruptions that hindered real-time monitoring on that specific evening. Clarifying these operational disruptions provides necessary insight into the reliability of environmental measurement networks during peak emission events.

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• India's Oldest Industry Body FICCI Warns Air Pollution Costs $95 Billion Annually

  The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry warned that severe atmospheric contamination inflicts a massive financial drain on the nation each year. Because of this steep economic toll, the business organization stressed that environmental mitigation can no longer be handled merely as a temporary crisis. Leaders are urging a permanent, year-round strategy to curb the mounting financial losses.

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