Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
This paper shows that electrifying ride hailing services’ will not only lead to substantial CO2 savings, but also means better economics for drivers across most vehicle segments in the five EU cities analysed. Looking at costs over the whole use time of the vehicle for a typical ride-hailing driver (so-called …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/06/2020 regarding steps to control vehicular pollution. A bunch of cases on similar matters were clubbed together and heard by Justices Arun Mishra and S. Abdul Nazeer. The cases …
Response by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to the National Green Tribunal order of November 19, 2019 in the Original Application No. 807/2018 and 996/2018. The NGT had directed the Ministry to submit status on the formulation of vehicle scrapping policy. Ministry informed the Tribunal that a …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Lawyers’ Environmental Awareness Forum (LEAF) Vs Government of Kerala & Others dated 06/01/2020 regarding air pollution especially vehicular pollution in Kerala. There was no policy formulation on the issue of curbing the use of diesel vehicles which …
Patna is one of the 122 non-attainment cities identified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in the National Clean Air Action Plan that was launched in January 2019. The Patna Clean Air Action Plan, which has been adopted by the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), …
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital is one of the world’s fastest growing megacities, but many are breathing polluted air. This report estimates that in 2018, air pollution caused more than 11,200 premature deaths in Lagos. Children under five are the most affected accounting for about sixty percent of the deaths. The …
Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues: Whoever snatched 'Pure Breath' from the public, will get punished till when? Watch the Debate.
The National capital of India has become the gas chamber, the big question is whom to blame. Even after the government's major reforms are failing Did government wake up late?
Pollution in Delhi and its adjoining areas has reached a critical stage, with thick smog chocking people. The centre is monitoring the situation. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, meanwhile, has blamed stubble burning for pollution in the national capital, saying its people are suffering for no fault of their own. …
Watch Madhavdas G as he discusses with the panellist about the current air quality deteriorating to 700. New Delhi on an average has one of worst AQIs currently with cities like Lahore & Dhaka much ahead of them. Will Delhi ever recuperate from the Public Health Emergency declare by Delhi …
Watch Madhavdas G as he discusses with the panellist about the current air quality deteriorating to 700. New Delhi on an average has one of worst AQIs currently with cities like Lahore & Dhaka much ahead of them. Will Delhi ever recuperate from the Public Health Emergency declare by Delhi …
There is an air emergency in North India as pollution levels are almost 13 times the safe limit. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal describes it as a 'gas chamber' and orders the closure of all schools in Delhi till November 5 and distributes pollution masks in the city. In this …
With Arwind Kejriwal declaring Public Health Emergency, this is following a high AQI recorded in New Delhi. The levels recorded were higher than most of the capital cities around the world. Delhi closed 581 schools and distributed over 50 lakh masks to students. But will the government sort it amongst …
Order of the Supreme Court in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/11/2019 regarding air pollution control in Delhi NCR. A joint affidavit was submitted on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Central Pollution Control Board on the …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/11/2019 regarding pollution in Delhi and NCR region especially compounded by stubble burning. Apex Court comes down heavily on the authorities saying "in spite of various directions issued by …
Is stubble burning the main reason for the worsening condition of NCR Air quality? With the air quality in Delhi-NCR crossing the 'very poor' mark, concerns over the sources of pollution have started to emerge. Apart from the regular vehicular and industrial emissions, a significant amount of pollution is attributed …
