A record 212 people who defend our land and environment were killed last year, reports Global Witness - an international NGO dedicated to preventing extractive industries from infringing on human rights. This is an average of more than four people a week. Shockingly, over half of all reported killings last …
While the government is flooded with applications for more coal mines, the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has posed a query about the actual usage of coal mines already granted clearance. In a meeting held in November last, the MoEF officials asked the coal ministry to get back to …
Finally it is victory for environmentalists, especially for Dharwad-based NGO Samaja Parivartana Samudaya, which questioned the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education's (ICFRE) suggestion to exploit mining reserves in the Western Ghats. The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) in its report submitted to the court on February 3 …
The total capacity of the Hongadahalla and Yadakumari projects will then be 48 MW The expert team from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, in its report, has said that the two mini-hydel projects being implemented in Sakleshpur taluk should be treated as one project with a total capacity of …
Environment ministry stops Ansals housing project at Dadri in Greater Noida as the area is home to migratory birds. The BSP government in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh is once again caught in a controversial land sale. The state government sold 2,400 acres of wetlands in Greater Noida to a private builder …
Officials fail to act despite orders from the Forest Minister A Tamil Nadu company has allegedly been quarrying on an encroached government land at the tiger reserve near Biligirirangana Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (BRTWLS) near Huthuri village in Hanur of Kollegal taluk. wild act Crusher belonging to a Tamil Nadu company …
Move was proposed to provide employment under the MGNREGS Timely intervention by environment activists has prevented the destruction of a rich mangrove forest at Azheekkal in Alapad grama panchayat in Kollam district. The forest stands in a property owned by the Fisheries Resource Management Society (FIRMA), a wing of the …
MUMBAI: Several NGOs like Mangrove Society of India (Maharashtra Chapter) along with Vanashakti, Maharashtra Nature Park and various local bodies will organize nature walks and cleanup of inorganic waste from mangroves on Sunday, in order to celebrate World Wetlands Day, which falls on February 2. The purpose of the walks …
‘Games organisers toeing company line' There were fresh calls on Thursday for an independent inquiry into Dow Chemical's controversial sponsorship of the London Olympics after Meredith Alexander, a leading environmentalist, resigned from the Games' ethics committee — the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 — protesting against Dow's links with …
Indians know little about the water they use and the waste they discharge Water is life, and sewage tells its life story. This is the subject of the “Citizens’ Seventh Report on the State of India’s Environment”, Excreta Matters: How urban India is soaking up water, polluting rivers and drowning …
Despite Rs. 11,000 crores set aside for compulsory afforestation (CA) under CAMPA, much of the funding in forestation programmes remains unused. The Compensatory Afforestation Planning and Management Authority (CAMPA) funds comprise collections from industries and government organisation for diversion of forested areas to non-forest purposes. The Comptroller and Auditor General’s …
In this poll season, environmentalist baba and Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) member Balbir Singh Seechewal has taken up sensitising candidates towards the poor condition of the environment in the state. He has been travelling all around the state to make commit them towards environmental issues and asking them to …
Brussels BASF, the German chemical group, has abandoned efforts to sell genetically modified products in Europe, including its Amflora potato, because of overwhelming opposition to the technology, the company said Monday. “There is still a lack of acceptance for this technology in many parts of Europe — from the majority …
Tired of agitating, Sukhdev Vihar residents ‘invite' officials, politicians Many protests, agitations and petitions later, the residents of Sukhdev Vihar – one of the most densely-populated residential colonies located next to the Okhla-Timarpur waste-to-energy incinerator – have a unique proposition for Delhi environment officials and politicians: “Come spend a day …
Despite sustained public protests and lawsuits against the Timarpur-Okhla waste-to-energy incinerator in Sukhdev Vihar, the beginning of trial runs this January 2 has invited the ire of the residents of this densely populated area. “The incinerator is located in a residential area which is surrounded by university, schools, hospitals and …
For the first time, ecology will become an issue in the state assembly elections with environmentalists floating a front that will vote for candidates committed to an agenda which supports sustainable livelihood, including health security. The environmentalists, led by the Kheti Virasat Mission, include the BKU (Rajewal), the BKU (Ekta) …
Music blared and white smoke swirled in the cavernous Tata Motors hall at the Delhi Auto Expo as an excited crowd milled near a stage displaying the company's new hybrid car. Most, though, were craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the carmaker's new gas-guzzling Safari off-roader being launched …
The hydel project will cause loss of biodiversity and significant environmental impact The Gundia Hydro Electric Project (GHEP) proposed by the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) should not be executed “as the loss of biodiversity and environmental impact would be significant,” says a report by the Western Ghats Ecology Expert …
Despite several protests from environmentalists and tribals, the Central and the state governments have been getting ready for land acquisition and other official formalities for the Kovvada nuclear power plant (KNPP) in Ranasthalam mandal of Srikakulam district. Despite several protests from environmentalists and tribals, the Central and the state governments …
The massive rise in air pollution levels in 2011 was a major worry for the government. Attempts to bring down pollution levels will be its priority in the coming year, say senior government officials. To begin with, air pollution monitoring and forecasting systems will be set up across the city …
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that all urban development projects must comply with the state's Town and Country Planning Act. The Act requires public consultations be carried before implementation of any project. The decision came while hearing a petition against transfer of land to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation. A …
