New Delhi’s Diwali Smog Crisis Exposes Global Failures in Environmental and Public Health Policies
New Delhi’s annual battle with hazardous air pollution after Diwali fireworks reveals the disastrous consequences of weak regulation and failed environmental commitments that endanger millions—lessons America must heed to protect its own communities.
Every year, as millions in New Delhi celebrate Diwali with dazzling fireworks, a dark cloud descends upon the city—literally. This year was no different. The night of vibrant festivities swiftly gave way to a suffocating, hazardous smog blanketing the capital, pushing the Air Quality Index well beyond safe limits. But why does this recurring crisis matter to Americans? Because it highlights a disturbingly familiar pattern: when governments prioritize spectacle or international appeasement over stringent environmental safeguards, the health and security of everyday citizens pay the price. How Did New Delhi Descend Into This Annual Environmental Nightmare? Despite a recent court...
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