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 …
PUNE: Smog hanging over the city in winter and summer, stinking and stagnant rivers, ugly hoardings, unauthorized flex boards and garbage burning leave a pollution trail that needs urgent correction. All round efforts from corporators and citizens who care about the city may still undo all that has gone wrong …
The oil spill near Ennore Port will have a long-term impact on the marine eco-system, fear researchers. With January and Febru researchers. With January and February being the spawning season for many species of fish and the nesting time for turtles, these creatures will be the most affected said an …
Locals said they would vote only those who would take environment and drugs issues of the area seriously and on a priority basis. In a unique step, six candidates, contesting the Assembly election on SAD, Congress, AAP, BSP, SAD(A) and Left parties, took a pledge in the presence of hundreds …
Since last October, Bengalureans are fighting against the proposed steel flyover project. While a lot has been spoken about the 800-odd trees that are at risk if the project takes off, little has been spoken about the animal and bird population at risk. Given Bengaluru's biodiversity, it is home to …
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced that polythene would be banned in the state from May 1. "Cleanliness campaign is being undertaken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state. One of the prime obstacle in keeping cities clean is the use of polythene, …
CHENNAI: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued a notice to Hare Krishna Movement for allegedly encroaching seashore land to put up a huge construction in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. This followed an additional affidavit filed by an applicant and social activist …
It was in the Braj area along the river Yamuna that Lord Krishna is traditionally believed to have spent his childhood, and it was in the stretch between Bateshwar and Vrindavan that he performed the "Raas Leela". But, say locals, if Lord Krishna were to be born again today, he …
MUMBAI: The state environment department has directed Mumbai police to take action against garage mechanics and bikers, who alter bike silencers and shrill horns, which create noise pollution. The directive came after Mahim residents Irfan Macchiwala and Farooque Dhala wrote to the Regional Transport Office, transport commissioner and environment department …
The eastern zonal bench of the National Green Tribunal today passed several strictures to improve the environment of Puri. The strictures include imposing a stay on the ongoing construction at a railway holiday home and making rainwater harvesting mandatory in all government buildings in the seaside town. The bench comprising …
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 …
Hyderabad: The manufacture and sale of plastic carry bags below 40 microns was banned by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation a few months ago, citing environmental conditions. But many shops continue to supply the bags, which are cheaper than the alternatives, right under the nose of the authorities. Mr Jeetender …
Hubballi: The public hearing on Kappatagudda, organized by the district administration, received a huge response from students, farmers, seers, environmentalists, activists and social organizations in Dambal village, Gadag district, on Monday. Though 68 people had requested time to share their opinion, the administration could allow only 35. Except one, all …
Making A Difference By Being The Difference (MAD), a student activist group, has launched an innovative campaign, named as Green Vote Bank, in its bid to protect environment. During the drive, which is both offline and online, the group is asking the voters to cast their votes in favour of …
Ms A Sharada Devi, Emeritus Scientist, College of Home Science, Agriculture University, Hyderabad, has called upon the textile industries to adopt eco-friendly dyeing technologies for clean and green environment. Addressing the two-day national conference on ‘Emerging strategies in green textiles and sustainable fashion’ organised by the Alagappa Institute of Skill …
As seen in the 2012 Vidhan Sabha elections when a group of concerned citizens had raised environmental issues with the contesting candidates, a group of concerned youngsters has launched a green vote bank initiative in view of the Vidhan Sabha election 2017. Dehradun-based student activist group, Making A Difference by …
The commission stated that in order to prevent public nuisance, there should be usage of eco-friendly substances for preparation of election campaign/publicity material The Election Commission has issued directions to political parties and candidates to keep their campaign ‘environment friendly’ and avoid usage of publicity material made from plastic and …
NAGPUR: Despite the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) ban on use of coated strings for flying kites, manja is being sold openly in most markets of the city. At many shops, it is reportedly being falsely labelled as cotton thread. Posing as customers, TOI and some local anti-manja activists bought banned …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Plastic waste management still remains a huge challenge. It poses a huge threat to the rural and urban society alike in the country. Thiruvananthapuram district is no different with plastic and e-waste management issue remaining unresolved over the years. However, the people in the district can now heave a …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) and the ministry of urban development (MoUD) on an application challenging a recent notification that exempts real estate projects of all sizes from the process of environment impact assessment (EIA) and prior environmental …
Maharashtra Government formed an expert committee today to look into the environmental issues related to the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Maharashtra Government formed an expert committee today to look into the environmental issues related to the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced formation of the …
