This brochure offers decision-makers in the real estate and energy industries, as well as urban and municipal developers, a broad overview of the topics of decentralised energy generation and supply, and raises awareness of the goal of decarbonisation by 2050 at the latest. The advancing digitalization in the construction and …
Over the last six months, Laxman Ritapure lost ten of his cattle. Four cows, four bullocks and two calves. As Marathwada's searing drought lengthened into a second year, he ran out of water and fodder to feed them. In this parched eight-district region where the drought has affected every single …
Despite a complete ban on the use of polythene bags, as ordered by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and enforced by the state government on April 1, eradication of one of the worst pollutants continues to be a herculean task here. While the enforcement is still in its infancy, the …
NEW DELHI: India is firing dozens of foreign-funded health experts working inside the government, seen as part of a broader clampdown to reduce the influence of non-government organisations (NGOs) on policy. The loss of these professionals, most of whom are Indian nationals, has raised concerns that signature programmes to combat …
89 renewed leases will come up for auction in 2027; immediate auction subject to SC increasing annual cap on ore extraction PANJIM: Iron ore mining leases in Goa will henceforth be auctioned. Mining leases will not be renewed any longer, as the State cabinet on Thursday resolved to withdraw the …
While the state's 523 lions have been provided around 500 cement-concrete watering troughs, the 5,000-odd blackbuck in and around Velavadar and the 4,451 wild asses in the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) have to make do with just 50-odd such artificial watering holes. The majority of these artificial watering holes …
The issue of Aarey’s status remains significant to preserve the greenery of the area which activists allege is at a risk of being grabbed. IN A hearing before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday, a clarification has been sought from the state forest department on whether Aarey colony is …
Chandigarh: Chandigarh, which is known for its lush greenery may lose much of it to iron clamps around trees. The clamps are suffocating the trees they were supposed to protect. A few residents lodged a complaint with the administration to preserve the beauty and heritage of City Beautiful but there …
The Director General, Environment Protection Training and Research Institute, Telangana State, B. Kalyan Chakravarthy on Tuesday said the State government was looking for agriculture which impacts less on environment and is sustainable. He said the government has released a sum of Rs. 25 crore towards this objective to take up …
Turning over a new leaf, former Chambal dacoits have come ahead in full support in the fight against deforestation and contribute in efforts towards saving the environment. On the eve of International Day of Forests on Sunday, more than 25 former dacoits of Chambal region were seen gathering on a …
With the National Green Tribunal clearing the decks for a three-day cultural extravaganza of Art of Living Foundation on the flood plains of Yamuna river, the Centre today said such temporary programmes or structures "do not" require environment clearances. "NGT has given permission to them. We had already clarified to …
The Central government has pulled the plug on two major grassroots-level environmental initiatives in Kerala that have made remarkable progress in recent years, leaving them to an uncertain future. The State science and technology establishment is preparing to wind down the National Green Corps and National Environment Awareness Campaign, the …
Sridhar Pabbisetty from Namma Bengaluru Foundation claimed that only people with political connections were members of the lake watchdog committee and that the board had omitted those working relentlessly to conserve lakes. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has promised to upload on its website information related to No …
Awaaz Foundation and the national Indian Medical Association (IMA) have launched a countrywide campaign to tackle a health nuisance: honking. Dubbed the Horn Flu campaign, it will aim to create awareness among people on the ill-effects of blowing their vehicle's horn. "Indian horns are the loudest in the world. We …
Another initiative includes a campaign called ‘Tell the Driver’ in partnership with traffic policemen in the city since they are the enforcement body, Abdulali added. A nationwide campaign against noise pollution has been initiated by the Indian Medical Association along with the launch of an initiative, ‘Horn Flu’, with Awaaz …
THANE: The Yeoor forest department with the help of some local NGOs had conducted a drive to educate devotees who were going at the temples near the forest to keep the surroundings of the national park clean. The temples near Yeoor forest and Yogi hills were lined up with devotees …
DEHRADUN: Showing solidarity by coming out openly in support of the fight against mining on the banks of Ganga river in Haridwar spearheaded by Matri Sadan institute, various environmental groups stated their stand against mining in Dehradun on Monday. Speaking to TOI, Mallika Bhanot from an environment conservation group in …
Charges for surface parking lots in areas with multi-level facilities could be hiked by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to encourage the use of the latter. The SDMC’s Standing Committee decided on Wednesday to explore the option of increasing the rates for the surface level parking lots in Hauz Khas, …
The meeting on March 6 is being held under the campaign National Initiative for Safe Sound (NISS). In what could prove to be a shot in the arm for movement against noise pollution, Indian Medical Association (IMA) — that has partnered with the Mumbai-based NGO Awaaz Foundation, which is leading …
VISAKHAPATNAM: You may be enjoying the long drive on Vizag-Bheemili Road that has the sea on one side and the green hills on the other, but once you take a side road from Kapuluppada village towards Marikavalasa and Thimmapuram, you can see that massive ravaging of hills dotting the roadside …
Serious epidemics after the December 2015 floods in Chennai were averted by prompt preventive action initiated by the government which was supported by NGOs and citizen groups. This article highlights areas for improvement and initiates a dialogue around the theme of disaster preparedness and better coordinated relief efforts.
