Urban forests: a global perspective
Urban forests, trees and green spaces play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of urban life, but their benefits are still not equally accessible to all, according to this new report from the Food
Green Spaces
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding setting up of an IOCL outlet in Pinjore Garden, Panchkula, Haryana, 30/09/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tarsem Kumar Vs State of Haryana dated 30/09/2020. The matter related to setting up of an Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) retail outlet of
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of green area, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 25/09/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunil Kumar Sharma Vs Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Authority & Others dated 25/09/2020 regarding encroachment of the green belt, S-
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal encroachments, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 11/09/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Ajay Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/09/2020. Grievance in the application was that land reserved for park and open space as per
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a school in a green belt, Janakpuri, Delhi, 19/08/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chander Nagar Resident Welfare Asso. & Others Vs Union of India & Others. Grievance in this application was against cutting of trees in
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of green spaces, Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 29/06/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jitendra Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 29/06/2020 regarding encroachment of green spaces in and around Ram Ji Dham colony and Rishipuram
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding cattle sheds and dairy farms in green belt area, Ram Ji Dham colony and Rishipuram Colony, Sikandra, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 25/06/2020
<p>The National Green Tribunal in the order of Jitendra Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/06/2020 regarding illegally constructed rooms in the designated green belt and operations of cattle
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Flower power in the city: Replacing roadside shrubs by wildflower meadows increases insect numbers and reduces maintenance costs
<p>Massive declines in insect biodiversity and biomass are reported from many regions and habitats. In urban areas, creation of native wildflower meadows is one option to support insects and reduce maintenance
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of green spaces, village Rampur Pavti and Shobhapur, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 20/05/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Ajay Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/05/2020 regarding allegation of encroachment and illegal construction on land reserved for
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Space-based quantification of per capita CO2 emissions from cities
<p>Urban areas are currently responsible for ~70% of the global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and rapid ongoing global urbanization is increasing the number and size of cities. <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/CO2-emissions-cities.pdf"
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal cutting of trees at Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, 12/02/2020
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Adity Daweshwar Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 12/02/2020 regarding allegation of illegal cutting of trees at Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh.</p><a