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 …
NGOs and schools teaming up to promote useof clay idols To promote the use of nature-friendly figurines during Ganesh Chaturthi, a couple of NGOs and schools are teaming up to contribute their bit to society. Combining an awareness drive and a free distribution programme, Pollocks School is all set to …
As the world continues to struggle to find a common ground on key issues ahead of the Paris climate summit, official representatives of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), including China, met here on Monday to discuss how to push their joint negotiating stand during crucial rounds of negotiations in the …
The National Green Tribunal today sought response from the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking closure of glass industries operating without valid consent in Firozabad district. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Ministry of …
KOZHIKODE: Abandoned fishing nets floating freely in the waters off the Kerala coast, referred to as 'ghost nets' for their deadly impact on various marine life, are posing a big threat to the endangered sea turtles. What has aggravated the issue is the widespread practice of a highly destructive form …
The National Green Tribunal today directed chief secretaries of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to attend a meeting this week for devising a plan for improving water quality in six districts of western Uttar Pradesh. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the chief secretaries to be present …
Anti-noise pollution activists have sought clarification from the government on the four days of relaxation in noise rules for Ganeshotsav. Sumaira Abdulali, convenor, Awaaz Foundation, said, "The Noise Pollution Rules permit state governments to notify up to 15 days a year for time extension up to midnight for loudspeaker use. …
Tuesday saw Amritsar (South) MLA Inderbir Singh Bolaria going door-to-door persuading people, not just in his constituency but in the whole city, against setting up of a solid waste management plant close to a residential area. Earlier, it was probably only a political compulsion to raise voice against his own …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), western bench zone has ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to not issue any no-objection certificate (NOC) for construction within Aarey Colony till September 10. In February 2013, the chief conservator of forests (CCF) forwarded a proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) …
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre and various stakeholders to file their submissions on a proposal that there should be a complete prohibition on the use of plastic packaging in food and pharmaceutical formulations of any kind. "It appears that none of the concerned ministries are prepared to …
NAVI MUMBAI: As Ganeshotsav draws near, more and more people are advocating the use of environment-friendly idols. To propagate the use of clay Ganesha idols this year, Indian Women Scientists' Association (IWSA) in collaboration with ERA, an NGO, is organizing a green Ganesh workshop on September 12. The workshop by …
The Delhi Dialogue Commission on Tuesday presented the draft solar policy for Delhi in a meeting with NGOs, discoms, power department officials and others. The highlights of the policy included developing Delhi as a solar city and generating about 1,000 MW between 2015 and 2020 when the policy will be …
AURANGABAD: Expressing concern over the destruction of the only heronary in Aurangabad, environmentalists and bird lovers in a memorandum submitted to environment minister Prakash Jawdekar demanded that strict action be initiated against those involved. Following the chopping off of the trees at Aurangabad railway station, the NGO Shrushti Sanwardhan urged …
As climate change threatens India’s food security, adaptation in the agriculture sector is becoming increasingly important. However, for too long, adaptation has been characterized by individual efforts and by small, time-bound pilot projects. Although these projects often have a strong grassroots focus, their capacity to benefit larger populations and to …
NASHIK: Kick the butt and let people enjoy their right to breathe. The message of the anti-tobacco campaign launched by some city-based social activists from Independence Day is loud and clear — let there be a pollution-free air for children, smoking zones and removal of all 'pan' stalls near schools …
BHOPAL: NGOs working for the survivors of the Bhopal gas disaster alleged violating of guidelines and directives of the Supreme Court during on-going incineration of 10 MT toxic waste carried from abandoned Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant to Pithampur (Dhar district). "The process of incineration endangering lives and health …
State claims it has a tiger population of 202, forest dept exercise sponsored by NGO captures them all . TIGER population estimates based on line-transact and mark capture-recapture method always give a range of population, with the claims often being contested for accuracy. However, possibly for the first time anywhere …
City NGOs have begun a survey of vacant lands in Chennai to facilitate rehabilitation of people living in slums near their places of work. At a public meeting on ‘Chennai residents’ right to the city’, on Saturday, organised by Transparent Cities Network, civil society organisations stressed the need for preventing …
In a bid to secure speedy green clearances for highways, the government plans to introduce a 'tree transplantation' clause in highway contracts that will require project developers to salvage as many trees as possible. The move comes at a time when road projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore are stuck …
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana have decided to create a Vulture Safe Zone over 100 km radius where birds bred in captivity at country's first Jatayu (vulture) centre in the Bir Shikargah wildlife sanctuary in Pinjore will be released. The proposal aimed at preserving the dwindling species has been discussed by …
“Under the law you have the authority. You take action,” said the court, while directing the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Delhi Police to “cooperate” in removing encroachments. Observing that the Delhi government and the municipal corporation did not take steps to implement its orders regarding the Chandni Chowk …
