Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali with a record-setting lighting of over 2.22 million earthen oil lamps, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Overnight rain in New Delhi provided some relief from the toxic air pollution that had gripped the Indian capital.

Delhi and its surrounding areas are grappling with hazardous levels of smog, with an air quality index as high as 800 in some places, far above the safe range.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing key decisions regarding climate initiatives in the state.

According to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the overwhelming amount of visa requirements, tariffs, and restricted access to certain areas of the ocean are hindering the decades-long efforts to clean up the beaches and oceans across the globe.