Podcasts about Smog

We live in a time of unheralded environmental victories. Dolphins and whales swim in New York and San Francisco harbors. Lead has been eliminated globally in gasoline for cars and trucks. And Southern California has cleaned up its air.That last one is more important than you might think. On today's episode of Shift Key, Rob is joined by Ann Carlson, a professor of environmental law at UCLA and the former acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. She's also the author of a new book, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air, which was released last month by the University of California Press.Ann and Rob discuss why cleaning up LA's air was so important to cleaning up the world's air. They chat about why LA initially misdiagnosed the causes of its terrible air pollution, how it got them right, and what we can learn from the city's eventual inspiring success. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap News.You can find a full transcript of the episode here.Mentioned:Ann Carlson's new book: Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by ...Heatmap Pro brings all of our research, reporting, and insights down to the local level. The software platform tracks all local opposition to clean energy and data centers, forecasts community sentiment, and guides data-driven engagement campaigns. Book a demo today to see the premier intelligence platform for project permitting and community engagement.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Carlson, UCLA law professor and former NHTSA administrator, talks about her new book, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air, revealing how community advocates and government agencies collaborated to do what many thought couldn't be done.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Smog was once as much a symbol of L.A. as palm trees — a bane to public health and a national punchline on Johnny Carson's “Tonight Show.” My guest on this California Sun podcast, Ann Carlson, author of “Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air.” details the decades-long battle that transformed the air from toxic to breathable. Today's rollbacks once again threaten the air in L.A. and everywhere else. Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe

Join us for an insightful discussion on lung health, environmental impacts, and natural support strategies with Irene Pauline, CNP, CH. Discover how to optimize your respiratory health through lifestyle, diet, and innovative supplements like Living Alchemy's Lung Health formula. Resources Living Alchemy Lung Health Plus  Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation  Living Alchemy Official Website  Jo Anne's Place Office Website Previous Episodes Unlocking the Power of Fermented Mushrooms The Hidden Impact of Stress and Chronic Inflammation

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got an interesting pairing—two guys that hadn't met before, and who come from different parts of the arts world, and who are both pretty damn great at their jobs. It's Bill Callahan and Michael Imperioli. Bill Callahan made music under the name Smog for about 15 years, releasing an incredible catalog of gorgeous, mostly minimal, often wandering songs delivered in his unmistakable baritone. He's one of the most profound lyricists of the past 30 years, crafting careful little worlds that are often funny and heartbreaking at the same time. In 2005, he dropped the Smog moniker and started releasing records under his own name, but there's no obvious break in the continuity. It's a fantastic body of work and you can start almost anywhere: I'd recommend 1999's Knock Knock as an entry point, or maybe 2007's A River Ain't Too Much Too Love, which comes up in this chat. But you could just as easily jump in with Callahan's fantastic new one, My Days of 58, which was finished after a scary cancer battle. In spite of that—or maybe because of it—it's one of Callahan's most relaxed and charming ever. Check out “Why Do Men Sing” right here. Today's other guest is instantly recognizable to fans of The Sopranos as Christopher Moltisanti, the tragic character that surely wouldn't have been nearly as indelible without Michael Imperioli's genius-level portrayal. You've seen him in a million other things, too, from Goodfellas to Summer of Sam—which he also co-wrote—to The White Lotus. What perhaps you didn't know about Imperioli is that he's also a musician. He's the singer/guitarist in a band called ZOPA, which plays catchy, straight-ahead rock that sounds deeply rooted in New York City, which Imperioli still calls home. He also wrote a novel, which comes up in this chat with Callahan, and he's a practicing Buddhist, another topic of conversation. Even though Callahan and Imperioli didn't know each other, they were clearly fans of each other's work. In this chill chat, Michael tells Bill about the exact moment he first heard one of his songs. They also get into Bill's health scare and how it inspired his new record, Michael's kids and what they're up to, and there's a lot of talk about Lou Reed—a guy that inspired them both. Enjoy. 0:00 — Intro 2:35 — Living in Austin & New York 3:34 — On Bill's new record and discovering Smog's past work 5:03 — On birthdays and the Chinese Zodiac 6:34 — On cancer and writing the new album, My Days of 58 8:33 — On Michael's novel, fiction, and inspiration 10:47 — On practicing Buddhism, reincarnation, and monks 16:03 — On raising kids and their musical talents 19:07 — On AI and why human emotion matters in art and work 25:10 — On playing instruments and recording musicians 29:08 — On knowing Lou Reed, and his inspirations 34:35 — On Bill's upcoming tour, and favorite guitars Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast and thanks to Bill Callahan and Michael Imperioli for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff we've got going at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

We are living through a time where big positive change seems unachievable, but there are two instances from the recent past that prove change is possible. For over a century, Indigenous people along the Klamath River fought to protect their way of life, and the salmon they depend on. Their persistence helped remove four dams and restore hundreds of miles of river. In Los Angeles, decades of science, activism, and policy turned toxic smog into cleaner air.  Both stories reveal that progress takes persistence, coalition-building, and time. But when communities push and institutions respond, meaningful change is possible. Guests:  Amy Bowers Cordalis, Yurok Tribe member, Author, The Water Remembers Ann Carlson, Professor of Environmental Law, UCLA; Author, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air For show notes and related links, visit https://www.climateone.org/podcasts 00:00 – Intro 02:26 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on the river and salmon  06:63 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on Uncle Ray  12:53 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on witnessing the effects of the dams  16:04 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on the lowest salmon run  2218  – Amy Bowers Cordalis on getting to destroy the dams 28:18 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on seeing the river come back to life  34:13 – Ann Carlson on the state of LA air 37:58 – Ann Carlson on the first steps towards cleaning the air  40:14 – Ann Carlson on getting from pineapples to smog 44:27 – Ann Carlson on the Mothers of East LA  52:40 – Ann Carlson on why it the book is important now ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne.  Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are living through a time where big positive change seems unachievable, but there are two instances from the recent past that prove change is possible. For over a century, Indigenous people along the Klamath River fought to protect their way of life, and the salmon they depend on. Their persistence helped remove four dams and restore hundreds of miles of river. In Los Angeles, decades of science, activism, and policy turned toxic smog into cleaner air.  Both stories reveal that progress takes persistence, coalition-building, and time. But when communities push and institutions respond, meaningful change is possible. Guests:  Amy Bowers Cordalis, Yurok Tribe member, Author, The Water Remembers Ann Carlson, Professor of Environmental Law, UCLA; Author, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air For show notes and related links, visit ⁠https://www.climateone.org/podcasts⁠ Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 02:26 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on the river and salmon  06:63 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on Uncle Ray  12:53 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on witnessing the effects of the dams  16:04 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on the lowest salmon run  2218  – Amy Bowers Cordalis on getting to destroy the dams 28:18 – Amy Bowers Cordalis on seeing the river come back to life  34:13 – Ann Carlson on the state of LA air 37:58 – Ann Carlson on the first steps towards cleaning the air  40:14 – Ann Carlson on getting from pineapples to smog 44:27 – Ann Carlson on the Mothers of East LA  52:40 – Ann Carlson on why it the book is important now ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ann Carlson discusses her new book "Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air." Smog was once as much a symbol of L.A. as palm trees — a bane to public health and a national punchline on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." An expert in environmental law, Carlson chronicles the decades-long battle that transformed the air from toxic to breathable, and what today's rollbacks threaten to undo.

Today we'll be talking about a new policy mandating medical coverage for visitors to Thailand, Northern provinces being given emergency status designation amid severe smog and the rainmaking operations meant to alleviate the problem, then a tragic murder-suicide involving an international student and his girlfriend, also a massive pileup caused by an out of control truck injures almost twenty people, in ASEAN News a Cambodian company has been approved for casino operation despite alleged ties to scam center operations, and a little later the Royal Thai Navy has approved the acquisition of a new frigate as maritime concerns continue to mount.

Los Angeles was once defined by smog that for decades choked the city with toxic haze. It obscured surrounding mountains and exposed people – especially children – to dangerous levels of lead, carbon monoxide and other pollutants. But by the early 2000s, thanks to steady public pressure and government reforms, the region's air transformed. We talk to UCLA's Ann Carlson about what L.A. can teach us about confronting climate change now, as the  Trump administration rolls back emissions standards. Her new book is “Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air.” Guests: Ann Carlson, professor of environmental law, UCLA School of Law; faculty co-director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment; author, "Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Ondang has been running music shows since she was a teenager. She put on shows at the Java Joint in Surrey before promoting shows around Vancouver, co-owned The Hive recording studio and ran Hive Fidelty record label. She lives on Gabriola Island where she runs The Noise Floor recording studio and released an album under the name Coco Koop. Venues visited: The Royal Hotel, at 1025 Granville Street, built in 1911 as a single room occupancy hotel. In the early 2000s it hosted at least two music shows (Smog, Interpol) in the hotel pub. The Sugar Refinery was a vegetarian restaurant and music venue from the mid '90s to 2003 at 1115 Granville Street. It was known for fostering local music projects which were experimental, collaborative, and whimsical. It was the site of a 48 hour show by the band Beans, who played there dozens of times. Richard's on Richards (1036 Richards) started as a yuppie nightclub in 1981. In the late 1990s it became a live music venue, hosting hundreds of bands until 2009, when it was demolished. Bill Copeland Sports Centre is an ice rink and arena in Burnaby. Terry put on an iconic show for Fugazi here on July 7th 2001. The last location of the The Hive Recording Studio in Vancouver was at 8561 Goverment St (Burnaby) from 2003 to 2013. It hosted some live sessions. The previous location of The Hive was a house at east 5th Avenue and Kamloops Street and also hosted shows. Other venues mentioned: The Aquatic Centre, The Starfish Room, the Waldorf, the Java Joint. Bands discussed: Interpol, Radio Berlin, Beans, The Strokes, And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Fugazi, p:ano, Pedro the Lion, Veda Hille, Thanksgiving, Jon-Rae Fletcher, Burquitlam Plaza, Great Ant Ida, The Secret Three, Parks and Rec, Chet, Murder City Devils, SNFU, DOA, Gigi, Hot Hot Heat, Jerk with a Bomb, Destroyer, Black Mountain. This episode features the following music: Radio Berlin: Rote Lippen from Glass (2003) Beans: Tired Snow from Tired Snow E.P. (2000) Fugazi: Long Division from Live Recording July 7 2001 at Bill Copeland Sports Centre. Reserve 34: Cold Front from Rain City Games (2000) Coco Koop: Faded from Try (2024)

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Old Konrad lives in his house on the slope of an imposing mountain cliff. He loves to observe the stars from his balcony with his self-built telescope. But in the huge city that stretches under his mountain, industrialisation has begun and large smoking factory chimneys cloud the sky with black smoke. Konrad can no longer see the spectacular sky events. He finds a solution through his tinkering abilities to be closer to the beloved stars than ever before.

Kairo ist eine der beeindruckendsten Weltstädte, Moloch und Zauber zugleich: Rund 25 Millionen Menschen leben in der Mega-City am Nil, die auf den ersten Eindruck vor allem von Verkehrswahnsinn,Hupkonzerten und Smog geprägt ist.

Kairo ist Moloch und Zauber zugleich. Verkehrschaos, Hupkonzerte und Smog prägen den Alltag der 25 Millionen Einwohner. Doch die Stadt am Nil hat mehr zu bieten. Eine Reportage von Anna Osius.

Maroš Hečko je absolvent Filmovej a televíznej fakulty VŠMU a je za ním skutočne širokospektrálna autorská tvorba. Je spoluscenárista celovečerného hraného filmu Na krásnom modrom Dunaji. Na konte má scenáre k filmom SMOG, Kandidát, ktoré aj produkoval, alebo bol koproducentom. Významne sa podieľal sa aj na filmoch Strach, Amnestia, Zátopek, Invalid, A máme, čo sme chceli a ďalších. Pestrá je aj jeho autorská činnosť, okrem poviedok vydal napríklad s Marekom Ormandíkom knihu Teplo, ktoré nemám rád, ktorá sa dostala do kolekcie Najkrajšie knihy Slovenska 1995. Vyšla mu kniha poézie Pitbull Report. Okrem toho Vyhorení, obvinenie, Ďalej na západ sa dá ísť len na východ... Je zakladateľom virtuálneho priestoru Bizarrepublic a audiovizuálneho servera Azyl. Bol spevákom skupiny Free Faces. Tiež členom kapiel Bezmocná hŕstka, Home Made Mutant či Wedding Band. V rokoch 2012 – 2017 bol šéfdramaturgom Rádia_FM, s ktorým rozbehol projekt Demovnica pre začínajúce slovenské kapely. V roku 2013 prvýkrát spolu s Rádiom Devín vytvorili trojdňový hudobný festival v priestoroch Slovenského rozhlasu v spojení s odovzdávaním hudobných cien Radio Head Awards. Nie len o umení sa s Marošom Hečkom v NP porozpráva Ľudovít Jakubove - Mravec. | Hosť: Maroš Hečko (scenárista, producent a hudobník). | Moderuje: Ľudovít Jakubove - Mravec. | Tolkšou Nočná pyramída pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1.

No daylight exists between lefty politicians and  Legacy Media when it comes to performative ignorance. Concerning Operation Epic Fury, Senator Chris Murphy says there's no rhyme or reason, and no plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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This week the Sad Dads go long and talk about the threats of strikes in California and potential of it affecting our kids who live on the coast. War does not look like 1940's or even 1970 anymore, see microwave weapons. Constructive conversations start with an open mind. Gym has a very busy weekend that includes hospitals, baby showers, SMOG check, registration, oil change, motor mount replacements and a lost purse. Foo takes Zander out for his driving practice. Plus more!!

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Ogni giorno respiriamo, viviamo e ci muoviamo in un ambiente che ci influenza più di quanto pensiamo. Smog, rumore, luce artificiale, caldo e microplastiche non colpiscono solo i polmoni, ma possono avere effetti sul cuore e sul nostro equilibrio generale. Arrivano le nuove linee guida europee dell'European Society of Cardiology che ci aiutano a capire come proteggerci e vivere meglio, prestando attenzione a ciò che ci circonda. Ne parliamo con il professor Sergio Harari, dell'Unità Operativa di Pneumologia e di Medicina Interna dell'Ospedale San Giuseppe MultiMedica IRCSS e dell'Università di Milano.

Kairo ist eine der beeindruckendsten Weltstädte - Moloch und Zauber zugleich: Rund 25 Millionen Menschen leben in der Mega-City am Nil, die auf den ersten Eindruck vor allem von Verkehrswahnsinn, Hupkonzert und Smog geprägt zu sein scheint.

Live Feb 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 26Bridge to?; TrumpRx; Climate Regs; Internet addiction; Discord; SpaceX; Russia | Yaron Brook ShowIs America Building a Bridge to Greatness… or to Decline? From TrumpRx to Climate Controls, SpaceX to Russia — Nothing Is Off Limits.Is America building a bridge to the future — or a bridge to nowhere?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on everything from Trump's policy prescriptions (“TrumpRx”) to climate regulations, internet addiction, Discord culture, SpaceX's ambitions, and Russia's geopolitical threat.No topic is safe. No sacred cows spared.If you care about capitalism, individual rights, Elon Musk, government overreach, the FDA, Putin, or the future of freedom — this episode delivers clarity you won't hear anywhere else.

Commentiamo la giornata della politica italiana insieme a Manuela Perrone, giornalista de Il Sole 24 Ore. Legambiente ha pubblicato oggi il rapporto "Mal'Aria di Città 2026", che mostrano trend in positivo. Qualcosa cambia, ma non abbastanza. Ci spiega meglio Andrea Minutolo, Responsabile scientifico di Legambiente. Epstein, Re Carlo pronto a collaborare con la polizia su Andrea. Andiamo a Londra da Giorgia Scaturro che ci racconta tutto. Milano-Cortina 2026, tutti gli aggiornamenti dal nostro inviato Dario Ricci.

Smog w Polsce przestaje być postrzegany wyłącznie jako problem oddechowy, a coraz częściej łączony jest z chorobami serca i udarami mózgu. Badania pokazują, że drobne pyły zawieszone, zwłaszcza PM2.5, mogą przenikać do krwi i zwiększać ryzyko groźnych incydentów naczyniowych już w dniu ekspozycji oraz krótko po niej. Coraz częściej mówi się także o długofalowych skutkach życia w zanieczyszczonym środowisku, w tym o wpływie smogu na rozwój dzieci jeszcze przed urodzeniem. Temat zdrowotnych kosztów zanieczyszczonego powietrza będzie osią weekendowych audycji w TOK FM. W studiu Ewa Podolska, TOK FM.

Explore the sources and biological effects of “electro smog” from modern tech. Includes surprising links to infertility, developmental issues, and even autism. #EMFRisks #WirelessHazards #TechPollution

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Russian journalist in exile Mikhail Zygar traces an information system so sealed even Gorbachev couldn't get the facts in The Dark Side of the Earth: Russia's Short-Lived Victory Over Totalitarianism. He draws a straight psychological line from late-Soviet overload to our current tech-firehose, arguing humans don't change much; institutions do (and the Soviet Union didn't have many worthy of the name). Plus: a quote-counting tour through Chris Whipple's Vanity Fair Susie Wiles interviews: "an alcoholic's personality," "conspiracy theorist," "ketamine user," "right-wing absolute zealot." Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

Delhi wakes up to dense smog again as AQI stays severely toxic; low visibility to hit flights today Bondi Beach shooting live updates: 15 dead at Hanukkah event, including children Lionel Messi in Delhi today, which means traffic diversions too: Advisory issued ahead of football star's visit Manju Warrier says ‘justice for survivor is still incomplete' after ex-husband Dileep's acquittal in 2017 assault case ‘I'm not out of form': Suryakumar Yadav hits back as talk grows over lean run before T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

100 years ago in St. Louis, cold winter temperatures brought an annual blanket of thick smog. The air quality was so bad, St. Louis Public Radio's Kate Grumke reports it planted the seeds for a famous Missouri institution.

Each winter, Delhi is smothered in a toxic smog that chokes its residents, sending many to hospitals for acute respiratory ailments. The government has pledged to tackle the air pollution crisis, but the reality remains difficult. Amid fears that India’s capital is becoming unlivable, residents are now demanding real action after a decade of breathing the world’s dirtiest air. In this episode: Yashraj Sharma (@yashjournals), independent journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, and our guest host Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. This episode was mixed by Rick Rush. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Today we'll be talking about the ever-worsening air quality of Bangkok as smog season begins, a foreign woman and Hat Yai residents caught stealing strange things, and a little later a bizarre case of an alleged squatter and her conspiracy claims against the homeowner.

Indian authorities carried out a cloud-seeding experiment over smog-choked New Delhi in an attempt to induce rainfall and clear the city's toxic air, which has sparked anger among residents. A plane sprayed chemicals into clouds over some areas of the Indian capital to encourage rain and wash pollutants from the air, which remained in the “very poor” category, according to air quality monitors. Cloud seeding—a weather modification method that releases chemicals into clouds to trigger rain—has been used in drought-prone regions, such as the western United States and the United Arab Emirates, though experts say its effectiveness remains uncertain. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the trial was done in collaboration with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, with more planned in the coming days. He said that authorities were expecting a brief spell of rainfall in some parts of the city in the following hours. Auto-rickshaw driver and Delhi resident Munna Lal was skeptical. “What difference will it make if it rains one day? It won't make that much of a difference, he said. "But yes, at least the dust and pollutants will be suppressed for the time being." New Delhi and its surrounding region, home to more than 30 million people, routinely rank among the world's most polluted. India has six of the 10 most polluted cities globally, and New Delhi is the most polluted capital, according to a report from Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir earlier this year. Air quality worsens in New Delhi every winter as farmers burn crop residue in nearby states and cooler temperatures trap the smoke, which mixes with vehicle and industrial emissions. Pollution levels often reach 20 times higher than the World Health Organization's safe limit. Authorities have imposed construction bans, restricted diesel generators, and deployed water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to control the haze. However, critics say there needs to be a long-term solution that drastically reduces pollution itself, instead of actions that aim to mitigate the effects after it has already plagued the region. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Politici z Brna-středu požadují po ostatních, ať dodržují pravidla pro eliminaci vizuálního smogu, ne všichni se jimi ale naplno řídí. Kdo za to schytává kritiku? V Brněnské jedenáctce se taky dozvíte, jestli se fotbalisté vážně dočkají stadionu za Lužánkami, anebo to ještě není tak jisté. Uslyšíte, jak členové hnutí ANO reagují na výzvu k odchodu z brněnské koalice. A taky proč je dobré si teď v Brně obzvlášť umývat ruce, nebo jak to vypadá, když Lidovky jdou do řiti.

We're doing another open world book this episode in the form of the first Steam Highwayman book by Martin Noutch with art by Ben May. It's a whopper of a Victorian science fiction extravaganza weighing in at over 1000 sections and featuring all manner of systems and a whole host of different plot lines to explore. Is it any good? Listen along to find out. Note that the review portion starts at 47:20.

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A true story that sounds like something out of a horror flick is a reminder of why the Midstate's topography is especially vulnerable to contaminated air. Plus, the local news for October 30, 2025, and Snooper. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Today on AirTalk: a New AP-NORC poll on support of Trump among Latino Voter; Roblox launches a parent council amid safety concerns; and the history of smog in LA. Also Triple Play on the World Series; Larry interviews William Shatner about 'Wrath of Khan;' and a new book on the Black Dahlia murder. Today on AirTalk: New AP-NORC poll on Latino Voters (0:15) Roblox (18:17) 'Smoglandia' (32:31) Triple Play (51:24) William Shatner interview (1:07:17) New book on Black Dahlia murder (1:24:29) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

This season we discuss over 300 albums of the 1990s selected from https://besteveralbums.com. The Six Singles segment starts at (5:33). This episode covers the following albums: Smog - Knock Knock (36:00), The Roots - Things Fall Apart (57:23), Eminem - The Slim Shady LP (1:19:36), and Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication (1:51:53).Check out our YouTube page here: http://www.youtube.com/@combingthestacks1470Check out the Combing the Stacks Letterboxd list here: https://boxd.it/bS98c

We welcome back in Prof. Jon F. White from Crecganford to discuss the historic mythological evoluation of dragons. When did dragons grow into Smog from basically an oversized winged lizard?We trace the stories of the past and try to apply them to arenas we all recognize. How did serpents turn into dragons? But many of these serpents were enormous. Size of the primordial waters of the universe big. Encircling the world big. Making up all the bodies of water on Earth big. A beast that a hero and/or god needed to slay big. Is the snake is Eden related? Is my latest latest latest obsession - Ophiuchus - related? Jon entertains some of my notions. He dispells some others. And he sticks to the evidence that research supports. Wait...what about fire? We got that.

What the oil industry won’t tell you: fossil fuel smog is killing almost 100,000 Americans a year. In the UK mortality estimates range from 29,000 to 43,000. From UCL and University of Birmingham, Dr. Karn Vohra on the real cost of gas and  …

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Beandrea July and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. Films: Caught Stealing, Wide Release The Roses, In Select Theaters The Thursday Murder Club, Streaming on Netflix Sign ‘o’ the Times, In Select IMAX Theaters A Little Prayer, Laemmle Royal [West LA] & Laemmle Town Center [Encino] Clearing the Air: The War on Smog, Streaming on PBS Griffin in Summer, Lumiere Cinema [Beverly Hills] Vice is Broke, Streaming on Mubi Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

For the 20th anniversary of the Smog album, A River Ain't Too Much to Love, we take a detailed look at how it was made. Bill Callahan began recording music under the name Smog in 1988 and releasing music on his own label, Disaster. After signing with Drag City early on, he released a series of albums in the 1990s and continued into the early 2000s. At this point, he was living in Chicago and wanted a change of scenery. After moving to Austin, Texas, he began writing songs for his 11th album. He decided to abandon the Smog name and start using his real name, but Drag City asked him to wait until the next record before making that change. After a two week tour with Jim White on drums and Connie Lovatt on bass, the three of them immediately went into Willie Nelson's studio, Pedernales, to begin recording the album. A River Ain't Too Much to Love was eventually released in 2005. In this episode, Bill Callahan reflects on this period of his life when he was in his late thirties and felt like he wanted to settle down. By moving to Austin and buying a house with a yard, he found himself spending a lot more time in nature, which greatly impacted the songs he was writing. Despite having writer's block initially, his songwriting opened up when he bought a nylon string guitar and taught himself fingerpicking for the first time. This new approach to guitar playing really shaped the song arrangements and how his vocal would come across. Callahan describes how this transitional time in his life inspired him to give up the Smog name and start using his own name to reflect his newfound approach to making music. From the leap of moving somewhere without knowing anyone, to recording as a power trio, to the importance of a good title or central image, to taking inspiration from Mickey Newbury and Johnny Cash, to key overdubs by Joanna Newsom and Thor Harris, to a recording malfunction that lead to barely audible bass, to the lacking nature of waltz time, to a clear sound like a river, we'll hear the stories of how the record came together.

Smog once choked Paris streets. Now, cleaner air, grassroots pressure and a bold city agenda are reshaping how the city breathes and moves. From bottom-up activism to political pushback, Paris’s transformation reveals a success story in the fight to reclaim public space. In this episode: Natacha Butler (@natachabut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Daniel Grajales, Member of Paris en Selle Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili, with Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Mariana Navarrete, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, and our host, Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Kylene Kiang, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Kingwell Ma, Mariana Navarrete, and Kisaa Zehra. Our guest host is Kevin Hirten. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes.Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.socialFollow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.socialListen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listenDiscussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, ⁠Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil Within Developer Tango Gameworks⁠ by Ryan Dinsdale for IGN, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Street Fighter naming conventions and history lesson, ⁠The Need For GTA 6's Success Is A Symptom Of A Broken Industry⁠ by Joshua Rivera for Aftermath, ⁠Deus Ex: Human Revolution is FINE, And Here's Why⁠ by hbomberguy on YouTube, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, ⁠POST-HYPE: Dangonronpa v3 Pt 1⁠ by No Cartridge Audio, Pilot Quest on UFO50, ⁠Oh No, I Am Way Too Into UFO 50's Idle Zelda⁠ by Chris Person for Aftermath  Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---Timecodes:(00:00) - Intro with Dom and Joshua(01:58) - Gravity Rush | Gohan and Trunks make a choice(24:22) - Smog(24:28) - Final Fantasy IX | Smog check(32:31) - FINAL FANTASY IX SPOILERS(33:07) - Final Fantasy IX | Smog check(51:44) - Break(51:47) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 | Too much good fighting(01:15:17) - The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- | It's not the best game and Joshua doesn't care!!!(01:37:19) - Break(01:37:21) - UFO50 | DOM01(02:04:24) - Wrapping up---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:Zachary DIanfaceMcGeeMatt HClayton MChris Yw0nderbradShawn LCody RZach RFederico VLogan HAlan RSlinkmattjanzz DeaconGrokCorey ZDirectional JoySusan HOlivia KDan SIsaac SWill CJim WEvan BDavid Hmin2Aaron GVErik MBrady HJoshua JTony LDanny KSeth MAdam BJustin KAndy HDemoParker EMaxwell LSpiritofthunderJason WJason TCorey TMinnow Eats WhaleCaleb WfingerbellyJesse WMike TCodesWesleyErik BmebezacSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseAndrewJustin MPeterStellar.BeesBrendan KScott RwreckxNoah OMichael GArcturusChris RhepaheCory FChase ALoveDiesNick QWes KChris MRBMichaela WAdam FScott HAlexander SPTherese KjgprintersJessica BMurrayDavid PJason KBede RKamrin HKyle SPhilip  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gravity Rush and Silent Hill are smog-likes Follow Joshua: https://bsky.app/profile/jmrivera.bsky.social Follow Dom: https://bsky.app/profile/dominicknero.bsky.social Listen to Eye of the Duck: https://eyeoftheduckpod.com/listen Discussed: Gotenks, the Gravity Rush series, Silent Hill Creator Keiichiro Toyama Reacts to Shock Closure of The Evil Within Developer Tango Gameworks by Ryan Dinsdale for IGN, Final Fantasy IX, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Street Fighter naming conventions and history lesson, The Need For GTA 6's Success Is A Symptom Of A Broken Industry by Joshua Rivera for Aftermath, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is FINE, And Here's Why by hbomberguy on YouTube, The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, POST-HYPE: Dangonronpa v3 Pt 1 by No Cartridge Audio, Pilot Quest on UFO50, Oh No, I Am Way Too Into UFO 50's Idle Zelda by Chris Person for Aftermath  Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.online Buy some NEW merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.online Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast --- Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/ Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.online Produced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social --- Season 7 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/ Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/ --- Timecodes: ~~TIMES MAY BE OFF DUE TO DYNAMIC AD PLACEMENTS~~ (00:00) - Intro with Dom and Joshua (01:58) - Gravity Rush | Gohan and Trunks make a choice (24:22) - Smog (24:28) - Final Fantasy IX | Smog check (32:31) - FINAL FANTASY IX SPOILERS (33:07) - Final Fantasy IX | Smog check (51:44) - Break (51:47) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 | Too much good fighting (01:15:17) - The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- | It's not the best game and Joshua doesn't care!!! (01:37:19) - Break (01:37:21) - UFO50 | DOM01 (02:04:24) - Wrapping up --- Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members: Zachary D IanfaceMcGee Matt H Clayton M Chris Y w0nderbrad Shawn L Cody R Zach R Federico V Logan H Alan R Slink mattjanzz Deacon Grok Corey Z Directional Joy Susan H Olivia K Dan S Isaac S Will C Jim W Evan B David H min2 Aaron G V Erik M Brady H Joshua J Tony L Danny K Seth M Adam B Justin K Andy H Demo Parker E Maxwell L Spiritofthunder Jason W Jason T Corey T Minnow Eats Whale Caleb W fingerbelly Jesse W Mike T Codes Wesley Erik B mebezac Sergio L ninjadeathdog Rory B A42PoundMoose Andrew Justin M Peter Stellar.Bees Brendan K Scott R wreckx Noah O Michael G Arcturus Chris R hepahe Cory F Chase A LoveDies Nick Q Wes K Chris M RB Michaela W Adam F Scott H Alexander SP Therese K jgprinters Jessica B Murray David P Jason K Bede R Kamrin H Kyle S Philip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices