Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
‘Students will be given field and industrial in-house training’ The Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences at Alwarkurichi, a satellite centre of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, offers a restructured 2-years M.Sc. for science graduates and a 5-year integrated M.Sc. on Environmental Sciences for Plus Two science students. According to K. …
This report aims to show how the transition to a low-carbon society through the decarbonization of energy systems can bring social and economic benefits and foster countries’ economic competitiveness. It notably evaluates the inter-linkages between decarbonization and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizes the need for carbon pricing and climate …
Bhayandar: Environmental concerns of the twin-city does not seem to be a priority on the agenda of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC). The mandated compilation of the Environmental Status Report (ESR) continues to be an annual ritual for the health department that remains only on paper. Regarded as a …
The Ministry of Youth has announced plans to form youth groups focused on providing paid services in the protection of environment starting with the next financial year, the Minister for Youth has revealed. Minister Rosemary Mbabazi made the revelation on Wednesday while appearing before the parliamentary Standing Committee on National …
NEW DELHI: The environment ministry has firmed up guidelines that will require every corporate seeking green clearance to set aside up to 2% of its capital investment for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). The guidelines make it mandatory for companies to set aside funds for CER over and above what is …
Namibia is a relatively new entrant to the league of free countries of the world. In the three decades since its independence, the country has left no stone unturned to usher in a new era of progress and justice. During this time, the country has put in place a new …
Panaji: In an effort to tackle air pollution in towns and cities, the central government has set out to ensure that dust mitigation measures for construction and demolition activities are compulsorily implemented. The measures apply to projects that require environmental clearances (EC). The ministry of environment, forest and climate change …
Women’s leadership in business is critical to driving significant economic opportunities and driving better performance, as well as broader, long-term benefits for society and the environment, according a new report released by WomenRising2030, an initiative launched by the Business and Sustainable Development Commission. Better Leadership, Better World: Women Leading for …
VASCO: Vasco-based activist Advocate Savio J F Correia has recently petitioned the GSPCB by pointing out omissions by the board while enforcing six metres coal stack height at the Adani Berth at Mormugao Port Trust. In his petition to Chairman GSPCB, Correia said that the pollution board failed to enforce …
NLCIL management earns appreciation for adopting self-sustaining mining methods Susheel Kumar, Secretary to Ministry of Coal has stressed the need for better environment management and higher safety measures in the mining sector to ensure ecological balance. Speaking at a national seminar organised by NLC India Limited on ‘Emerging Energy Scenario …
Food retailers and manufacturers are increasingly committing to address agricultural sustainability issues in their supply chains. In place of using established eco-certifications, many companies define their own supply chain sustainability standards. Scholars remain divided on whether we should expect such company-led programs to affect change. We use a major food …
For the project, the PMC has started the process to appoint consultants for the Environmental and Social Impact Study (ESIS) and the Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP). The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has restarted the process to develop the 2.1-km Link Road between Balbharati and Paud Phata, two years after …
The expansion of cities, demand for energy and water crisis, overall environmental conservation is a cause of concern for all the stakeholders. The consumerism type of society thinks that all the natural resources are for their consumption only. We are living in a society where everyone is running a race …
Rating system was evolved by Confederation of Indian Industry Southern Railway has proposed to seek ‘Green rating’ for Tiruchi railway junction, a major ‘A’ category station falling under its jurisdiction. The rating system was evolved by Confederation of Indian Industry on a request from the Environment and Health Management Directorate …
Chief Executive Officer Jehlum and Tawi Flood Recovery Projects (JTFRP) Saurabh Bhagat today inaugurated a two-day workshop on procurement, environment management and environmental safeguard compliances here. The workshop is being jointly organized by JTFRP and World Bank. The workshop was attended by World Bank officials Deepak Singh Task Team Leader, …
After a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report found serious flaws in Centre’s environment clearance procedure, the union environment ministry has issued new directives for proper revalidation and comprehensive scrutinizing of applications that come for approvals. The report, in March this year, had criticized the environment impact assessment procedure followed …
In this year's report, 67 UN entities report their greenhouse gas emissions for 2016. Of which, 56 provided data on waste and 39 were climate neutral. In addition to detailing the UN's environmental impacts in 2016, the Greening the Blue report also showcases a number of UN entities that are …
A distinctive feature of urbanization in the last 50 years is the expansion of urban populations and built development well beyond what was earlier conceived as the city limit, resulting in metropolitan areas. This is challenging the relevance of traditional municipal boundaries, and by extension, traditional governing structures and institutions. …
Globally, it is clear that climate change is happening and has made economies and people insecure Over two decades ago the Supreme Court directed the government to make the subject of the environment mandatory in colleges across the country. After much pushing and prodding, the University Grants Commission (UGC) came …
“As there were minor changes proposed including the building height, we had to seek the MoEF’s approval for it and were waiting for it. The clearance was granted at a meeting in August,” said Abbas Master, CEO of SBUT. The Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project (SBUP), also called the Bhendi Bazaar …
