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 …
In wake of the conclusion of the case with the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over the alleged violation of pollution control norms by the Mysore Paper Mills (MPM) atBhadravati, the meeting of the administrative board of the company is likely to be held in Bengaluru in …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently issued notices to the ministries of environment, water resources, and health, asking for their comments on microbeads found in personal care products. Microbeads are tiny plastic substances that act as exfoliators (that remove dead cells) on skin and teeth when used in soap, …
The Kerala Paristhithi Aikyavedi, an umbrella organisation of environmental groups in the State, has released a green development agenda for political parties to incorporate into their manifesto for the forthcoming elections to the Assembly. Releasing the document here on Wednesday, Aikyavedi leaders V.S. Vijayan, R. Sridhar and S. Usha said …
Aiming to bring in better adherence to environmental pollution norms, the Prakash Javadekar-led Environment ministry now plans to use real time violation alerts as evidence against defaulting industries. To ensure there is legal backing to this "technology backed evidence" of violating environmental norms, the Environment is also set to amend …
Palike cannot enforce ban without issuing draft notification, says official Step into most restaurants, small retail stores or your neighbourhood market, and you will still find plastic bags being dispensed by the dozen. The ban on plastic, which had been notified on March 11, seems to have had little impact …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a show-cause notice to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) asking why action should not be taken against it for non-implementation of the Tribunal order on clean coal meant to be followed by coal and power companies. A division bench of …
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul has stressed on the need for striking balance between conservation of environment and development interest. "Conservation of environment is always our top priority but development interest should also be taken care of," Pul said during a meeting with top forest officials here yesterday. The …
The Director General, Environment Protection Training and Research Institute, Telangana State, B. Kalyan Chakravarthy on Tuesday said the State government was looking for agriculture which impacts less on environment and is sustainable. He said the government has released a sum of Rs. 25 crore towards this objective to take up …
New Delhi: Seeking to impose a serious and effective deterrent to prevent violation of environmental laws, the Centre plans to introduce an amendment bill proposing to scale up the fine to a minimum of Rs 5 crore up from Rs 1 lakh and imprisonment up to seven years for causing …
Thiruvananthapuram: The city corporation is mulling a complete ban on flex boards as part of incorporating green protocol in its advertisement policy. Revenue wing has been directed to stop issuing licenses for installing flex boards post assembly elections and to explore eco-friendly alternatives. The move comes in the wake of …
In 1998, 11.72 sq kilometres of hill slopes in and around Vizag were occupied by houses and various other constructions. Cut to 2010 - The figure has shot up more than threefold at 35 sq kilometres, and counting. Forest cover, barren land and vegetation have drastically shrunk due to illegal …
Nagpur: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, Pune, comprising Justice Jawad Rahim and Ajay Deshpande issued notices to builders of 'Vrindavan City' coming up at Jamtha on the city outskirts. The notices, returnable by April 6, were issued on an application filed by Neeraj and Nikhil Tayal alleging …
It was another tumultuous day in the state assembly on Tuesday as BJP launched a scathing attack on the government over the issue of National Green Tribunal (NGT) order on Rohtang Pass, which has affected the livelihood of hundreds involved in tourism activities. BJP raised the issue during question hour. …
Government has taken several initiatives to reduce pollution caused by thermal power plants which includes making it "mandatory" for such plants falling within 50 km of sewage treatment plant to use treated sewage water, Rajya Sabha was informed today. "The government has initiated several measures to reduce pollution caused by …
The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely dangerous for aquatic life and environment. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar issued notice to the ministry …
A recurring violation is the commencement of construction without environmental clearance With high-rises popping up across the city, the State government’s environment watchdog is tightening screws on builders. The State-level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), which scrutinises the potential effects on the environs of the city of projects that exceed …
New Delhi: A committee of experts that inspected the World Culture Festival site following National Green Tribunal's order told TOI that the damage had already been done to the Yamuna as its floodplains were completely levelled. It, however, issued directions to all civic agencies and Art Of Living to control …
Hundreds of Bangladeshis began a four-day march on Thursday from the capital to the Sundarbans in a last-ditch protest against plans to build a coal-fired power plant near the World Heritage-listed forest. Preliminary work has already begun under an India-Bangladesh joint venture on the massive plant which will provide electricity …
The issue of ongoing protest by villagers displaced by the construction of the Damodar Valley Corporation's (DVC) Maithon dam in Jharkhand was raised in the Rajya Sabha today. "In Baliapur area of Dhanbad district, adivasis and tribals are protesting for last 10 days. In fact, the third generation is protesting …
CHENNAI: With Hindustan Unilever and the workers of its erstwhile thermometer factory in Kodaikanal finally reaching an agreement, the focus has now shifted to the other major concern – cleaning up mercury from the factory site. Going by the draft guidance document for assessment and remediation of contaminated sites in …
