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 …
The presence of harmful chemicals and toxic paints in the idols, environmentalists point out, poses a major threat to aquatic life. As the 10-day Ganesh festival draws closer to its grand culmination, the immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols in the city’s water bodies has become a major point …
To check organised crime that endangers environment and public health The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is all set to launch a new initiative, Environmental Risk Vigilance (ERV), targeting organised crime that erodes natural resources, endangering environment and public health. In a circular dated August 25, VACB Director Jacob Thomas …
The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments to take action against unauthorized industrial units running in residential areas on the outskirts of the national capital. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has the power to act against …
Nagpur: The rules and regulations set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding environment-friendly celebration of Ganesh festival keep moving around on tables of different civic authorities every year but none has rarely taken cognisance of. To avoid deterioration of water quality, CPCB in 2010 had issued guidelines for immersion …
Agra: With a National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) report stating that pollution from Firozabad's glass industry is not reaching Taj Mahal, demands for taking the city out of the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), an eco-sensitive area, are getting louder. A standing committee on petroleum and natural gas has written …
Soman and his society members would go to Juhu Chowpatty to immerse the seven-day Ganpati every year It is not just the desire to protect the environment that is pushing citizens to have an eco-friendly Ganpati. Some are driven by the respect for the Lord too. At Bimbisar Nagar in …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On this upcoming International Literacy Day on Sep 8, Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) is set to launch Environment literacy campaigns in 75 taluks spread across 14 districts of the state. It is for the first time that a massive environmental literacy campaign is planned to be organised in …
PUNE: The teething troubles in getting citizens to embrace eco-friendly ways of celebrating Ganeshotsav seem to be over with individuals, residential societies and even big mandals going all-out with 'green' ideas this year. While many have lovingly crafted the clay idols with their own hands, others used a variety of …
CHENNAI: Not just vehicles on the road or factories or the tonnes of garbage on the streets, even a chemistry lab experiment causes pollution to the environment. In an effort to do their bit for conserving environment, the Chemistry department in the Madras Christian College is renovating its labs and …
NASHIK: City-based environment activists have appealed to citizens to celebrate the 10-day-long Ganesh festival in an eco-friendly manner. Before the commencement of Ganeshotsav, they urged citizens to make or buy shadu idols. "People have become very aware these days. Many are preferring eco-friendly idols, which is a very good thing. …
AURANGABAD: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has appealed to citizens and Ganesh mandals to take precautions against environmental and noise pollution during the 10-day festival commencing from Monday. J B Sangewar, MPCB's regional officer, said, "The board will monitor activities that lead to environmental pollution during the 10-day festival …
Festivals are going green this year, with Ganesh Chaturthi and Dasara celebrants spreading Save Environment messages. People in the city are more environment conscious+ now. The district administration introduced the water conservation theme for the Dasara 2016 celebrations and is also looking at a plastic-free Dasara. The Mysuru City Corporation …
SHIMLA: Raising questions on the functioning of Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB), National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday not only directed the chairman of the board to fix responsibility on the officials for allowing the hot mix plant to run along the river and residential areas without any permission …
KOLHAPUR: 200 Ganesh mandals from the city, including some major organisations, have decided to mend their ways and pledged to tone down celebrations. The Ganesh mandals have assured the police that they would not use high-decibel sound systems during the 10-day festival. Police officials said it was a major achievement …
Given the slew of political appointments to State Pollution Control Boards, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stipulated that only those with a degree in environmental engineering or a degree in pure sciences can be eligible for the post of chairperson. It also laid down similar conditions for the appointment …
DEHRADUN: Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will assess and monitor eco-restoration of all Coal India Limited (CIL) mines in the country. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed here on Thursday. This is believed to be the first of its kind alliance by CIL …
RS MP Husain Dalwai writes to Union Environment Minister City-based environmentalists have raised concern on steps that are being taken to protect the eco-sensitive regions of Western Ghats by the Union Environment Ministry based on the recommendations of Kasturirangan report. A draft notification released by Environment Ministry has identifies areas …
Dehradun: Three activists, who were also part of Uttarakhand government's monitoring committee to prepare zonal master plan on eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi, have raised objections to the final blueprint. The Uttarakhand government submitted its final report on the zonal master plan to the Union environment ministry …
Files petition before NGT for stop-work on ports under Sagarmala In a first of sorts, New Delhi Television (NDTV) has filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), asking for the Indian coastline to be protected. In its petition before the tribunal, the company that runs one of India’s …
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) invites comments on Food and Environmental Safety Assessment (AFES) Report submitted by Sub-Committee for environmental release of GE Mustard (Brassica juncea) hybrid DMH-11 and use of parental events (varuna bn 3.6 and EH2 modbs 2.99) for development of new generation hybrids developed by Centre for …
