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 …
A fire that broke out a week ago in Bandipur destroyed hundreds of acres MYSURU:The raging forest fire that destroyed hundreds of acres in Bandipur National Park and in Biligiriranganatha Swamy Tiger Reserve for the last couple of days, has posed many challenges to both the state government and Forest …
The 'Train for Clean Air: Clean Air for Kids' project came to an end on Thursday with three schools presenting their work on air pollution to the US embassy, Delhi government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The schools had been working on the three-month programme organised by international NGO …
In view of the extreme summer expected this year, the Forest Department and NGOs have joined hands to discuss plan of action to prevent human-animal conflicts in forests coming under the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu. The meeting primarily discussed measures to be taken to reduce instances of wild …
Reveals that roads with loud ambient noises are more prone to accidents Excessive honking and loud noises on the road can cause accidents, a recent research has found. The study, conducted by Sweden’s Road Safety and Engineering Institute and Delhi-based NGO CitizenforSafety, showed that stretches with loud ambient noises are …
DEHRADUN: For a state that still boasts 70% forest cover, though fast depleting, and critical issues of rampant forest fires, man-animal conflict and loss of habitat, the manifestos of both Congress and BJP are remarkably sparse in addressing environmental concerns. The Congress's manifesto has no 'green' promises unlike the party's …
NAVI MUMBAI: As nature lovers celebrated World Wetlands Day on Thursday, environmentalists stressed on stopping rampant destruction of mangroves. "Despite several complaints to the authorities, the mangroves continue to be wiped out. Our last option now is to move the high court in order to preserve the last of the …
CHENNAI: Five days after a major oil spill polluted the city's coast, more than 50 tonnes of sludge have been removed by the pollution response team of the Indian Coast Guard. Commandant Pradeep B Mandal, who is in charge of the cleanup operation, said another 20 tonnes was estimated to …
GURUGRAM: The delay in roll-out of a public transport system, coupled with a ban on diesel vehicles, which prompted several employers to withdraw their cab services, is taking a toll on the city's office commuters. With Delhi Metro's Yellow Line already functioning beyond capacity, most office-goers are forced to drive …
In a city of 66.31 lakh vehicles, Bengaluru traffic policemen, who are managing the chaotic traffic, are more vulnerable to air pollution and respiratory problems, according to a recent study. The study conducted by pulmonologists from St John’s Hospital, NGO Anti-Pollution Drive (APD) and private firm Eureka Forbes among 235 …
SC is clearly displeased with casual response from states. "Is this the Supreme Court or a joke court," an incensed apex court bench said today, annoyed over the lack of response of several state governments on crucial matters of public importance like pollution and cleanliness in mid-day meals. "Is some …
Says the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has violated its own norms on ‘plant siting’ Poovulagin Nanbargal, a non-governmental organisation, has written to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), for violating its own guidelines with regard to setting up nuclear power plants and for giving ‘siting consent’ for Kudankulam Nuclear Power …
The quarry and crusher units will stop operations indefinitely from Monday, said the office bearers of All Kerala Crusher & Quarry Co-Ordination Committee. The recent Supreme Court judgment has sounded a death knell to states quarry units, said the owners of quarry and crusher units. As per the order, environmental …
Leading Hotels asked to get fresh Environment Clearances for Rs 1300 tourism & villa project; fraudulent procedures followed by environmental committees in granting EC, reason for decision PANJIM: The National Green Tribunal has kept in abeyance the Environmental Clearance granted to Leading Hotels for the controversial Golf Course and Villa …
Aurangabad:- An NGO on Sunday claimed that it would soon offer the city a unique tool that provides the cities with a way to comprehensively interpret and assess air pollution levels. The objective of the NGO - Clean Air Asia India is to for better air quality in cities in …
Kolhapur: The forest department has decided to start a 'green army' to boost plantation and protection of the tree cover across the district. Deputy forest conservator Prabhunath Shukla said, "The state government successfully planted over 2 crore trees through public participation in the first two years since it came to …
NAGPUR: Not very far from its origin, only the traces of Nag River's catchment area can be seen, now that the entire river bed has been covered to build houses. The sparse water that exists there is coal black, decked with non recyclable plastic and polythene. Volunteers of city NGOs …
As a first of its kind initiative, Mumbai will gets its first E-Waste drop-off centre in Bandra West (Shop no 25, 1st floor, Kenilworth Phase II, linking road). Under the campaign "E-Waste wise", run by the NGO OASIS and Sony Music, the drop-off center will give people an opportunity to …
The Bam Ruknud-Dowlah lake continues to be at peril as it does not find a place on the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority's list of of over 2,800 lakes, said noted environmentalist Lubna Sarwath. Speaking at the sidelines of a programme on Musi protection at the Government City College, Sarwath said, …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : State government has approved the guidelines for well recharge scheme to be implemented as part of Mahatma Gandhi national rural employment guarantee scheme. The project will be implemented in various phases. The project will be implemented in 142 village panchayats in the first phase. The project will be …
COIMBATORE: In a move to promote more retail establishments to take up the 'say no to plastic bags' campaign, the Coimbatore Corporation on Thursday recognised shopkeepers and businessmen who use cloth and paper bags to pack their goods. This was one of the attempts to spread word about the need …
