Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Although the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado River features one of the most remote ecosystems in the United States, it is not immune to exposure from toxic chemicals such as mercury according to newly published research in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. The study, led by the U.S. Geological Survey, …
The National Green Tribunal today came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for discharging industrial waste into the Hindon canal and causing pollution in the Yamuna river. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the government to stop releasing toxic effluents in the canal and discuss …
As India stares at the mammoth task of cleaning the Ganga and looks for inspiration outside the country , it is the Rhine river of western Europe which has caught the attention of policy-makers here due to its record of rejuvenation despite once being one of the most polluted river …
The former president of a chemical company charged in the contamination of West Virginia's biggest source of drinking water pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three federal pollution counts. Gary Southern, 53, was the last Freedom Industries Inc executive charged in the Elk River spill in January 2014. The leak of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Jagmohan Patidar Vs. Volkswagen Group India Pvt. Ltd. Ors. dated 17/08/2015 regarding auto dealers in the city of Bhopal who were found to be violating the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 …
A Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) team today visited the city to check the level of pollution in Godavari river, an official release said. "The team, headed by S Jeyapaul, scientist CPCB zonal office in Bangalore, arrived in Rajahmundry to inspect level of pollution in Godavari river, and met Municipal …
During the Conference of the Environment Ministers of States held in New Delhi during April 06-07,2015, it was resolved to adopt pollution potential criteria for categorization of Red, Orange & Green categories of industries and that a Committee be constituted with State representatives. Further, in the 59th Conference of Chairmen …
The authorities have warned against swimming in Gozo's Xlendi bay amid fears the water may be contaminated The environmental health directorate has issued a warning that, until further notice, swimming in Xlendi bay in Gozo could be unsafe due to possible contamination of the water. The source of the contamination …
Dozens of dry cleaners may be polluting the soil and ground water in Israel due to their use of toxic materials, but the required oversight is lacking, according to a new report prepared for the Water Authority. The dry cleaner with the greatest risk potential is located at Sheba Medical …
THE National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has threatened to sanction the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), for failure to pay $3.6 bilion fine for damages to the livelihood of host communities through its massive oil spill. The oil spill monitoring agency alleged that SNEPCO spilled …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Subhash C. Pandey vs. Municipal Corporation, Bhopal & Others dated 18/08/2015 regarding pollution of lakes, ponds, rivers and water bodies by the immersion of idols. This matter was taken up after it was reported that despite …
A stretch of river fouled by toxic waste from an abandoned gold mine in southwestern Colorado last week was reopened to kayaking and rafting on Friday while water from river-fed irrigation canals was deemed safe for crops and livestock. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also said it was safe for …
Five million litres of sewage leaked into Botany Bay after a power outage on Friday, Sydney Water has revealed. The leak occurred when a high-voltage powerline malfunctioned, causing Cronulla's waste-water pumping station to lose power and discharge sewage into the water at the southern end of Woolooware Bay. As well …
Residents in a village in China do not eat the crops they grow nor drink their local water as their soil and groundwater have been severely polluted by chemical plants nearby. The residents of Yuanshi county’s Beisu village in Hebei province have found a foamy, pungent substance in their water, …
The Department of Water and Sanitation has welcomed the sentence against Bosveld Phosphate (PTY) Ltd in relation to environmental degradation and water offences. The plant produces phosphoric acid, which is used in fertiliser. These charges relate to unlawfully and intentionally or negligently causing a situation in December 2013 which led …
Biotech company Camson discovers NKP with full protection on soil, air and water, to sell at 50% lower than chemical fertiliser In a major breakthrough, agricultural biotechnology major Camson Bio Technologies has discovered a revolutionary product - natural fertiliser – with capacity to replace existing chemical fertilisers. Discovered in all …
Modeling of river pollution contributes to better management of water quality and this will lead to the improvement of human health. The advection dispersion equation (ADE) is the government equation on pollutant transmission in the river. Modeling the pollution transmission includes numerical solution of the ADE and estimating the longitudinal …
PUNE: Scientists at the city-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) have found a more environment-friendly solution for household and big Ganapati idols made from plaster of Paris that are taken for immersion on Anant Chaturdashi. The liquid solution called 'Jal Abhishek', for sentiments' sake, can dissolve the idols and the residue …
Rio de Janeiro can be proud of the four Olympic test events held so far in the city, the head of the Rio 2016 coordinating committee said on 12 August, as officials once again played down concerns over athletes safety in the citys polluted waterways. Recent tests commissioned by the …
In a major setback to the plan to curb Panchganga river pollution, the ministry of environment and forests has rejected the plan submitted for its approval earlier this year. The proposal to take up pollution control measures in 174 villages along the river banks has gone back and forth for …
