The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) has come up with draft rules to implement the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act 2016. The draft has stirred up a controversy with civil societies alleging that stakeholders have not been consulted while in the process. However, union environment minister Harsh …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Common Cause Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/08/2017 regarding illegal mining in Keonjhar, Sundargarh and other Districts of Orissa. Supreme Court directs the Union of India to have a "fresh look at the National Mineral Policy, 2008 …
Reiterating India's commitment to tackling climate change, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it can do more if finance and other support are ensured. Reiterating India’s commitment to tackling climate change, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it can do more if finance and other support …
Fossil fuel-led development is the cause behind climate change and the benefits of it are mostly enjoyed by the developed countries while the developing nations are the sufferers, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan today said. "All this problem of climate change and global warming has started because of fossil fuel-led …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Karukampally Vijayan Biju Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/07/2017 regarding insecticide manufacturers are circumventing the mandatory requirement of obtaining prior Environmental Clearance before commencing their manufacturing activity. It is the case of the Applicant that these manufacturers and …
The Union Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has finally come up with the statement that it is not in favour of the report submitted by the Assam experts of the Project oversight Committee (PoC) on the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project (LSHEP) and accepted the report of …
An expert panel has recommended grant of environmental clearance to the expansion proposal of Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad, the Rajya Sabha was informed today said. In reply to a written reply, Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that the recommendation has been given with stipulated environmental safeguards. The …
Panaji: The state government has asked the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for coastal development that is required to be submitted to the Union ministry of environment, forest, and climate change (MoEFCC). TOI had reported that Goa could lose Rs …
"Not only should everyone plant saplings, but also care for plants as a member of one's own family. Trees have a very important place in our lives. They not only help in making the environment pure, but also provide life-giving oxygen, fruits, flowers, shade and cool the environment," he said. …
US President Donald Trump's statement that India was extracting billions of dollars as aid under Paris climate accord is "factually incorrect", Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said. He said India's actions to tackle climate change were funded from domestic sources. The US decision to withdraw from the Paris pact will …
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said a study had found that the white marble of the historic monument was turning yellow due to carbon pollution. New Delhi: The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority has banned petrol and diesel vehicles within 500 metre of Taj Mahal, the government said in the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Almitra H. Patel & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Others dated 12/07/2017 regarding inadequate solid waste management practiced by hotels and malls in Delhi. The counsel appearing for the MoEF submits that he will seek instruction whether M/s. Lemon …
Asserting that protecting nature is in the country's DNA, he said experts feel that India's traditional knowledge on environment protection can be utilised to deal with the dangers associated with the environment. Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said the world was looking at India in finding ways to …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ojasvi Party Vs Ministry of Environment Forest dated 11/07/2017. The Applicant has alleged that Manoj Mishra and his fellow colleagues have filed several petitions in the guise of protection of environment and have adversely affected the environmental religious rights of …
Union Environment minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said had India continued with its culture of environment protection it would have set a big example before the world. Terming the present condition of our forests, rivers, air and land as a "matter of serious concern for us", he said our modern …
Mustard oil extracted from the seeds of the genetically modified mustard plant is safe to consume, says Prof M Sivanandham, an expert biotechnologist. The oil you get out of mustard has no connection to the gene, Sivanandham, a former researcher at the New York Medical College, who has taught biotechnology …
Asserting that environment protection must be taken up as a movement, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan today said his ministry is preparing a "databank of doables" to enhance awareness in this regard. Noting that the threat of climate change and global warming has risen as people do not "pay attention to …
The minister, who started a plantation drive here, said our ancestors handed over to "us a pure environment" along with some "principles of living" to protect it. Global warming and climate change are a result of ignoring the teachings of our ancestors, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday. …
Sixty three signatories from civil society organisations, medical professionals and concerned citizens all over India have written to the Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change, urging implementation of new norms for emission standards and water use of the coal fired thermal power plants. The group suggested that the ministry …
Anti-GM activists today asked Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan to reject the application seeking commercialisation of genetically-modified mustard, saying there is no "scientific, ethical and socio-economic" justification for it. "We urge you to reject this application in toto, keeping in mind the present and future interest of our nation," the 'Coalition …
