Air Pollution
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025
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 …Conservation Action Trust reply to the NGT on the 5x800 MW Super Critical coal based Yadadri Thermal Power Station, Veerlapalem village, Dameracheral mandal, Nalgonda district, …
Rejoinder by the Conservation Action Trust & Others to the reply of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and TSGENCO. The matter related to the Environmental Clearance dated June 29, 2017 granted by the MoEF&CC to M/s Telangana State Power Generation Corporation (project proponent) for the development …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of EC in running the Mundra Ultra Mega Thermal Power Project, Kutch district, Gujarat, 10/02/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Conservation Action Trust & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/01/2021. The issue raised in the application related to compliance of Environmental Clearance (EC) conditions in running the 4000 MW Mundra Ultra Mega Thermal Power Project at village …The causal effects of long-term PM2.5 exposure on COVID-19 in India
This study investigates the causal effects of long-term particulate matter 2.5 exposure on COVID-19 deaths, fatality rates, and cases in India by using an instrumental variables approach based on thermal inversion episodes. The estimation results indicate that a 1 percent increase in long-term exposure to particulate matter 2.5 leads to …What it means to take the long view on air pollution in Delhi?
Real policy is not defensive short-term emergency measures but something proactive spanning multiple years, and acting fast, local and through multiple agencies. Every Diwali, a billion people in India wake up to the news of smog-ridden cities in the aftermath of celebratory fireworks. And much like the hangover after a …Status quo analysis of various segments of electric mobility and low carbon passenger road transport in India
The main objective of this study is to examine the Low-Carbon Road Transport (LCRT)/E-mobility development, accomplishments so far, supported by the policy, schemes, and regulatory interventions in India. In this publication we perform a status quo analysis/investigation on different segments in India, under the regional technical assistance programme NDC – …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste dumped at Bhalswa, Ghazipur and Okhla dumpsites in Delhi, 29/01/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re: News item published in "The Times of India" Authored by Jasjeev Gandhiok & Paras Singh Titled "Below mountains of trash lie poison lakes" dated 29/01/2021. The issue for consideration is the disposal of ‘legacy’ waste dumped at Bhalswa, …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution near Shakurbasti Railway Station, Delhi, 28/01/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anubhav Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 28/01/2021. The question for consideration was the remedial action against air pollution in and around the areas of Rani Bagh, Shakurbasti, Raja Park, Punjabi Bagh, Srinagar and Madipur near Shakurbasti Railway …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding grant to EC to Sanghi Industries, village Shivrampur, Surat district, Gujarat, 22/01/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Larsen & Toubro Limited Vs Sanghi Industries Limited & Others dated 22/01/2021. The appeal has been preferred against order of August 23, 2019 of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Gujarat, granting Environmental Clearance (EC) to M/s. Sanghi …Characterization of ambient air quality in selected urban areas in Uganda: a low-cost approach
Many cities and urban centers around the world experience high air pollution episodes attributable to increased anthropogenic alterations of natural environmental systems. World Health Organization estimates indicate strong exceedances of prescribed limits in developing countries. However, the evidence on local pollution measures is limited for such cities and Uganda is …Written submission by Young Builders for the construction of a multistorey residential complex at Delhi, 18/01/2021
Written submission by Young Builders (P) Ltd. before the National Green Tribunal dated 18/01/2021. University of Delhi had filed an appeal before the NGT against the grant of Environment Clearance (EC) by the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) to Young Builders for the construction of a multistorey residential complex …Assessment of Industrial Air Pollution in Jaipur District
Air quality standards in Jaipur are one of the worst in the world. While there are many reasons for air pollution in the city, this report identifies prominent industrial hotspots and the major industrial sectors in Jaipur district that are responsible for a majority of this pollution. The aim of …Quarterly Progress Report related to Implementation of action points of action plan for 15 non-attainment cities of Uttar Pradesh, 12/01/2021
Submission of Quarterly Progress Report related to Implementation of action points of action plan for 15 non-attainment cities of Uttar Pradesh in compliance of National Green Tribunal (NGT) order of August 21, 2020. As per the assessment done on the basis of CPCB norms for establishment of Continuous Ambient Air …Air quality impacts of palm biodiesel in Indonesia
As Indonesia moves toward more advanced vehicle emission standards, lower sulfur limits in fuel, and palm biodiesel expansion, it is important to understand the impact that increasing palm biodiesel blending rates is likely to have on vehicle emissions. This study builds on a 2018 ICCT paper that analyzed the effects …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by a mill in Powayan, Janpad Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 11/01/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Saroj Kumar Mishra Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 11/01/2021. The matter related to violation of environmental norms by a mill in Banda Road, Powayan, Janpad Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is stated that the ash generated from the mill and …Replacing Diesel-Based with Gas-Based Generators
CSE in its independent study, surveyed seven districts of Delhi-NCR to assess the sources of industrial air pollution and identify the hotspots. The study revealed that diesel generators have a significant contribution to the air pollution in the studied regions. Of the seven districts surveyed, Faridabad had the highest number …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal transportation of coal and its dumping in violation of the pollution norms, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, 06/01/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tripurari Singh Vs Ministry of Railways & Others dated 06/01/2021. The matter related to illegal transportation of coal and its dumping in violation of the pollution norms through villages Katkamag, Baanadag, Banka, Sultana, Sadampur, Hathamedi and Mayatu in the Hazaribagh …Estimation of pregnancy losses attributable to exposure to ambient fine particles in south Asia: an epidemiological case-control study
Maternal exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM2·5) is associated with pregnancy loss (ie, stillbirth and miscarriage). South Asia has the highest burden of pregnancy loss globally and is one of the most PM2·5 polluted regions in the world. However, knowledge of the relevant exposure–response function for mothers is insufficient. Original …Monitoring ambient air quality in Indian city airsheds
In this report, defined (a) the size of NCAP city airsheds (b) the recommended number of ambient air quality monitoring sites in an airshed (c) the operational sampling frequency to support receptor-based source apportionment studies. These resources are necessary for strengthening the monitoring needs of an airshed to track pollution …Short-lived climate pollutants and the economic recovery
Around the world, countries are developing economic recovery plans, recognizing that these plans must create jobs and stabilize the economy. Several countries are also embracing the idea of “building back better” with investments to deliver lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits. Governments are establishing economic recovery plans for the energy, …China’s vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program
China took a big step toward further reducing in-use vehicle emissions when it released a final notice of the establishment and implementation of a vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in June 2020. The most important feature of this new program is that it establishes a closed-loop management mechanism …