Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Crossings Republik Flat Owner Association Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 29/11/2023. In this original application, Applicant has questioned the setting up of a Bio-CNG plant with 300 TPD capacity at Khasra Nos. 121, 122, 123, 124, 129, 304, 305 …
Various organisations in Manali today threatened to launch an agitation from August 22 if the state government fails to get the ban lifted on tourist vehicles going to the Rohtang Pass. In compliance with orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the district administration today imposed a complete ban on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. And Abhimanyu Rathor Vs. State of H.P. & Ors. dated 13/08/2015. The Counsel appearing for the State has informed that trial of CNG Buses …
A green body today said diesel technology and fuels in transport sector need drastic transformation to protect public health, while claiming that CSIR has "misrepresented" the findings of a study which states that CNG buses are more harmful than diesel buses. According to the study conducted by Council of Scientific …
NGO Centre for Science and Environment has critically analyzed a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research study, jointly carried out by Indian Institute of Petroleum and the University of Alberta, on presence of pollution-causing nanoparticles in CNG and diesel bus exhausts. This was in response to claims made by M …
Post-1977 leaders from this state, be it late chief minister Jyoti Basu or the present incumbent Mamata Banerjee, have never let go an opportunity to cite instances of Centre’s deprivation of the state - ranging from a lesser share of Central funds or setting up of projects. It’s now the …
AHMEDABAD: The compressed natural gas (CNG)-run buses are harmful for humans as they emit "nanocarbon" particles which can cause cancer, according to a study conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Though the study was conducted on a very limited sample size in Delhi, CSIR took the findings …
If a recent survey is to go by, the quality of air in Coimbatore has improved in the last two years, despite the rapid growth and development. The survey conducted by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate that includes the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), says that …
I do not know how best to respond to the question that, these days, many parents ask me. Concerned about the toxic air of Delhi, they - particularly those with children who have asthma - ask me if they should leave the city. Many times, I am also told that …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Centre for Environment Protection, Research & Development & Others Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 03/08/2015 regarding pollution caused by vehicles in the city of Indore. The Tribunal in its order noted that the …
In a bid to reduce diesel consumption in trains, the Indian railways have sort to harness solar energy to run their trains. This will prove to be highly cost-effective to the railways by saving upto Rs 1.24 lakh per coach year. The train in trial has one of its non-AC …
Analyzes the implications of a growing natural gas vehicle fleet on the emission benefits of the U.S. HDV “Phase 2” greenhouse gas rulemaking, synthesizing data on upstream emissions, vehicle emissions, and efficiency technology. Recent assessments indicate that natural gas vehicles could constitute up to 20 percent of the new 2025 …
POLLUTIONWHO's latest research reveals that Delhi has the highest levels of air pollution. Choking air Indian cities are reporting dangerously high levels of air pollution with Delhi topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities. Nidhi Jamwal discusses the gravity of the situation focusing on the health risks associated …
Raising the issue of environmental pollution mainly caused due to vehicles, Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu has written a letter to minister of petroleum and natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan demanding the provision of clean fuel, CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) at all filling stations in Punjab. Pointing at important issues in …
It is good that deadly air pollution in Delhi has become national headline. But it is bad that we are failing to deal with it and find answers that are commensurate with the scale of the problem. It is time to understand what we have done and the actions we …
KOCHI: In a major relief to urban residents, the state government has plans to encourage relocation of industries that are relatively polluting, to shift them from cities and urban areas as done in the National Capital Region in 2000. Moreover women will be encouraged to take up entrepreneurship as a …
It is good that deadly and toxic air pollution in Delhi has become a national headline. But it is bad that as yet we are completely failing to deal with it and find answers that are commensurate with the scale of the problem. It is time to understand what we …
Noida: With World Environment Day on June 5, a group of scientists have expressed concern over the toxic air in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR). Speaking during an event for World Environment Day at Amity University here, the scientists suggested measures like fitting Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) in …
NEW DELHI: The air Beijing was inhaling a couple of years ago was as toxic as Delhi's, but the Chinese capital had managed the crisis quickly and effectively. Experts say China's strategies were stringent and aggressive. Beijing barred registration of diesel cars as early as 2003. It implemented China V …
Delhi's appalling air pollution problem might not have prompted the government to take stringent action, but it surely has set the alarm bells ringing amongst its expat community. Penning a piece on the toll it has taken on the life of his own son, The New York Times's South Asia …
In order to support as critical input to air quality forecasting task during Commonwealth Games (CWG) – 2010 in mega city Delhi, we have developed a high resolution emission inventory of major atmospheric pollutants. For the same, inventories of ozone precursors like NOx and CO are developed over a domain …
