Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gaurav Sharma Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 03/07/2023. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), July 3, 2023 said that all government hospitals in India should have an environment management plan to tackle all sources of pollution in …
Beijing's 21 million residents have been urged to use public transport and shun peak hours in September as the Chinese capital braces for the gridlock that comes with the beginning of the school year. Beijing's traffic regulator, which has called next month "the most congested" of this year, has forecast …
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is looking for ways to encourage electric bikes to replace trucks for local freight shipments in Germany. The Transport Ministry has commissioned studies on the usage of bikes to haul goods that normally would be carried by trucks, the government said in a reply to questions …
The Goa medical college (GMC) and hospital, Bambolim, has vast parking space but many times hospital staff find it difficult to park vehicles in their own campus. During the peak hours between 9 am to 2 pm, visitors as well as staff have to scramble for a parking space even …
Without public transport, Delhi may never be able to address its twin problems of air pollution and traffic congestion. But it has failed to meet its massive demand for buses simply because there aren't enough depots. Millennium Park Bus Depot where 800 buses are parked will be moved in the …
The Delhi government plans to convert several single-carriageway flyovers in the capital into two-carriageway flyovers to ease the traffic load. The proposal includes the flyovers at Moti Nagar, Punjabi Bagh and Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Marg. Converting the Savitri flyover into a two-carriageway flyover is also under consideration. A provision …
The National Green Tribunal on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a plea requesting a stay on a Ministry of Urban Development project that seeks to commercialise the East Kidwai Nagar area in the capital. A bench headed by U D Salvi sought responses from Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry …
Traffic congestion and rising vehicular pollution are considered to be among the major factors marring the environment in the once clean and green Dehradun. While the number of vehicles continues to increase in the State capital, there are many who use bicycles due to the varied benefits of cycling for …
Two new bridges are likely to be constructed across the Yamuna upstream of Wazirabad to improve connectivity between North and Northeast Delhi, besides that with Uttar Pradesh. The Public Works Department (PWD) has appointed a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on the proposed project, which was mooted by …
Judgement of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Aman Lekhi & Ors. Vs. Union Of India & Ors. dated 03/07/2014 regarding impact of commercialisation and redevelopment of East Kidwai Nagar on the infrastructure as well as the right to life of residents of the adjourning areas, like South …
KOLHAPUR: The increasing use of vehicles has led to consistent rise in air pollution levels, affecting the environment and health of the city. For the last six months, the suspended particulate matter (SPM) and the respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) levels have been much higher than the acceptable standards. According …
China's Ministry of Transport on Wednesday announced a guideline to adopt an intelligent public transport system to improve efficiency and reduce traffic congestion. Real-time information should be easily accessible via websites, electronic boards, apps and hotlines, the ministry said. Citizens are also encouraged to make suggestions, comments and complaints about …
Air quality in urban areas is a cause of concern because of increased industrial activities that contribute to large quantities of emissions. The study assess levels and variations of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in Blantyre, Malawi using a stationary environmental monitoring station (EMS). Results …
Was directed by green panel to conserve ecology of region Tourists visiting Manali to avoid the heatwave in the plains have to wait to catch a glimpse of snow. Complying with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order to conserve the fragile ecology of the Rohtang Pass, the district administration has …
Passenger-vehicle sales in China rose 13 percent last month as consumers brought forward purchases in anticipation more cities will implement ownership restrictions to fight pollution and congestion, according to an industry group. Retail deliveries of cars, multipurpose and sport-utility vehicles climbed to 1.5 million units in April, the Passenger Car …
Environmental health effects vary considerably with regard to their severity, type of disease, and duration. Integrated measures of population health, such as environmental burden of disease (EBD), are useful for setting priorities in environmental health policies and research. This review is a summary of the full Environmental Burden of Disease …
For two years running, Brussels has been named the most congested city in North America and western Europe, a mark of shame for the capital that guides Europe's environment and transport policies. The disgrace has, however, had the effect of uniting Belgium's environmentalist Green Party, center-right rivals N-VA and business …
From reclaiming parks and open spaces to promoting carpools and empowering rag-pickers to manage waste, denizens of this eastern metropolis are pitching in to make the city green. As the uninviting reality of climate change becomes clear coupled with growing urbanization, smart solutions aimed towards boosting sustainable communities is the …
This is one drive that is definitely going to make the Capital's air cleaner and traffic flow smoother. The road ministry is planning to create 'end of life' directives with a cap of eight years for commercial vehicles, thereby pulling nearly 90 per cent of fume-spewing diesel trucks off Delhi's …
Genetics may partially explain observed heterogeneity in associations between traffic-related air pollution and incident asthma. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of gene variants associated with oxidative stress and inflammation on associations between air pollution and incident childhood asthma. Original Source
China's eastern city of Hangzhou will start restricting car sales from Wednesday, joining major cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, in the fight against snarling traffic and heavy smog in the world's largest automobile market. The Hangzhou government said on Tuesday the curbs would take effect while it canvassed public opinion …
