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 National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change has approved, Kumaun University's project titled, "Environmentally Sustainable Smart Synthesis of Carbon Nano material along with the production of High Value Added Fuel and …
The Centre has banned the manufacture and import of toxic pollutant Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and directed complete prohibition on its use in any form by end of 2025. PCBs are synthetic organic chemicals used in many different products including electrical equipment, inks, adhesives, flame-retardants, and paints. Its production and use …
India's three major natural World Heritage Sites - the Western Ghats, Sundarbans National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - are facing threats from harmful industrial activities like mining, according to a latest survey by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Activities such as mining, illegal logging, oil and gas exploration threaten 114 …
The State Government on Tuesday urged the Centre to share at least 60 per cent of clean environment cess with coal bearing States. Drawing the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the proposal to increase the Clean Environment Cess from `200 per MT to `400, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik …
Supreme Court today said there was nothing wrong with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directive to restrict the entry of petrol-run vehicles in the eco-sensitive Rohtang Pass area and the order was in the interest of ecology and environment. A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur refused to …
Notwithstanding the action against illegal units engaged in dyeing, washing or electroplating steel sheets, hundreds of units are reportedly operating. The number could be around 300, claimed sources in the department concerned. The Haryana Pollution Control Board (HPCB) sealed about 150 units in the past few months. “The industrial area …
Kochi: Despite the air and noise pollution that accompanies temple festivities, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is in no way involved in the conduct or monitoring of festivals. PCB officials said that they were required only when an industry or company comes for permission to manufacture fireworks. "For …
Suspense over the fate of the Rs 50,000-crore Posco steel project in Odisha has deepened with the South Korean giant showing disinterest in pursuing it because of the hurdles it continues to face on grounds of environment protection. Appearing before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday, Posco's counsel expressed …
The National Green Tribunal has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit within two weeks a list of slaughter houses in Uttar Pradesh after a plea alleged they were discharging untreated effluents in Ganga, Yamuna and their tributaries. It also asked Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to file …
NOIDA: Following reports of a resurgence in usage of polythene bags in and around Noida, despite an imposed, existing ban, the city district offices have decided to launch fresh raids and increase the fine amounts against violating shop-owners and vendors in Noida. The city magistrate and the district administration stated …
Gurgaon: As long as the 21st-century man will continue to tamper with natural buffers like the Aravali hills, hotter summers (and warmer winters) will become a way of life. The Aravali bionetwork has been around for aeons. "They're much more ancient than the Himalayas, and they're uniquely important," says Amina …
Navratna CPSU National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) has bagged the prestigious India Pride Award for the year 2015-16 for CSR, Environment Protection and Conservation, instituted by the Dainik Bhaskar Group. Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand received the award from Union Minister for Communications & Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad …
Despite a complete ban on the use of polythene bags, as ordered by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and enforced by the state government on April 1, eradication of one of the worst pollutants continues to be a herculean task here. While the enforcement is still in its infancy, the …
BENGALURU: The water coolers at VMware Software's city office no lon ger serve as gossip cor ners Employees of the Palo Alto California-headquartered virtual computing firm here prefer huddling by the trash bins. Every time Chirag Arora, a senior technical researcher at VMware in Bengaluru, wants to dispose paper or …
The anaesthetics used by a hospital contribute to global warming in the same proportion as emissions from 100 cars every year. A kilogram of anaesthetic gas produces 1,620 kg of carbon dioxide. Hospitals may have cure for people but, in a lot of ways, they are harming the environment, say …
The report said that a total of 174 industries had not renewed their environment consent even after a lapse of one to 174 months The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pointed out failures on the part of Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) and industries to ensure compliance …
Ludhiana: While plastic bags are dangerous to the environment, Ludhiana residents and shopkeepers are not willing to stop using those. Despite ban, polythene bags are being openly used in the city amid confusion that prevails over the material banned by the state government. A complete ban has been imposed on …
Light can put active materials into motion and humans can use this movement for development of new programmable materials which can be used for environment protection and deliver pharmaceutical substances, a study said. Light of a certain wavelength can be used to put so-called active materials into motion and control …
Low cost coupled with varied use options is acting as a deterrent even for informed citizens to kick the habit, say speakers A change in the mindset of people is essential for the successful implementation of the ban on plastic carry bags, said the speakers at an awareness meet on …
Light can put active materials into motion and humans can use this movement for development of new programmable materials which can be used for environment protection and deliver pharmaceutical substances, a study said. Light of a certain wavelength can be used to put so-called active materials into motion and control …
