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 "place": "New Delhi, India",
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 "headline": "Delhi's Diwali Pollution Crisis",
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  "Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels ahead of Diwali celebrations, with the city ranked as the world's most polluted major urban area, per Reuters.",
  "Authorities are implementing emergency measures including restrictions on vehicle use and promoting 'green' fireworks to mitigate pollution, as reported by the New York Times.",
  "The severe smog is threatening public health, prompting concerns from international environmental groups and highlighting long-term issues beyond the festive season, noted by DW.com."
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   "title": "Delhi world's most polluted major city on eve of Diwali, Swiss group says",
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   "title": "India news: Vehicles major cause of Delhi pollution, top court says",
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   "title": "India's capital Delhi ranked as the world's most polluted major city ahead of Diwali, as toxic smog blankets India's capital and authorities introduce restrictions. With air quality expected to worsen, the crisis highlights a pollution problem that extends far beyond t",
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  "note": "what people searched for (Google Trends) and posted about (Bluesky): attention, not importance",
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