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 …Report on EC violations by CCL in Piparwar open cast project, Jharkhand, 14/09/2020
Report of Committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal in Sanjay Chauhan Vs CCL & Others (Original Application 39/2020/EZ) vide order June 22, 2020. The matter related to investigation into environmental violations by Central Coalfields Ltd in Piparwar open cast project (OCP). The North Karanpura coal belt in Jharkhand state …Advancing electrification in ride-hailing in India: A BluSmart case study
The objective of this report is to document practical experiences and lessons from EV adoption in ride-hailing. BluSmart, a new all-electric car ride-hailing service in India, was selected for this demonstration. BluSmart’s ride-hailing platform started with the objective of transforming Indian cities by providing 100% electric, sustainable, efficient, affordable and …Agenda Item 8: Progress update on the implementation of the UNEA-4 Pollution Action Plan
It presents an update on the progress on the implementation of the Pollution Action Plan adopted at UNEA-4 in resolution 4/21, including some highlights in implementing the specific deliverables identified in the Plan. The Plan aims to build synergies across the work of UNEP and to provide the glue across …The order of the National Green Tribunal regarding hotels requiring CTO, Uttarakhand, 24/08/2020
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Kumar Agarwal Vs Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board dated 24/08/2020. Two applications were filed before the NGT (one of it by Sushila Touring Hotel) challenging the orders of the Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board. The …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution in 122 non attainment cities (NACs), 21/08/2020
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item published in "The Times of India" Authored by Shri Vishwa Mohan titled "NCAP with multiple timelines to clean air in 102 cities to be released around August 15" dated 21/08/2020. The issue related to remedial action for air …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding setting up of a petrol pump in a residential area, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 17/08/2020
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Roshan Joshi Vs State of Uttarakhand & Others dated 17/08/2020. Grievance in this application was against setting up of a petrol pump in Dehradun in violation of siting guidelines - so as to maintain safe distance from residential area in …Transboundary Air Pollution in the Jakarta, Banten, and West Java provinces
Transboundary pollution in the surrounding provinces of Banten and West Java are major contributors to air pollution in Jakarta City. Air pollutant emissions both in Jakarta and in surrounding provinces have been increasing, worsening Jakarta’s air quality. Even with COVID-19, air quality in the capital city did not significantly improve. …Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding steps to control air pollution, Punjab, 10/08/2020
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/08/2020. The matter related to steps taken by the state of Punjab to control air pollution. An affidavit was filed in the SC on behalf of state of Punjab …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal extraction of groundwater, Jagatpur village, Delhi, 07/08/2020
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Kumar Jha Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 07/08/2020. A report was sought from the Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Pollution Control Committee with reference to the allegation of illegal extraction of ground water in village Jagatpur, Civil …Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, 2020
The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, 2020, shall remain valid for a period of three years from the date of issue of this policy. To drive large scale adoption of Electric Vehicles and maximize reduction of vehicle pollution, the policy focuses attention on incentivizing the purchase and use of electric two …Report by WBPCB on Saraf Silicates, Nimakalali, district, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, 06/11/2019
Affidavit on behalf of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) in the matter of Suryaprakash Rawat Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 06/11/2019. The issue relates to pollution by M/s Saraf Silicates located at Nimakalali Road, village and P.O. Barakar, P.S. Kulti, District Paschim Bardhaman, Pin - …Order of the Supreme Court regarding installation of smog towers in Delhi, 29/07/2020
The Supreme Court on July 29, 2020 expressed shock at IIT Bombay''s backing out of the smog tower project at Anand Vihar in East Delhi and said this was "not expected of such institutions". The apex court said it was "not at all happy with the state of affairs" of …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution caused by the thermal power plants and the coal washeries in Tamnar and Gharghoda blocks, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, …
The order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shivpal Bhagat & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 28/07/2020. The issue for consideration is the remedial action against pollution caused by the thermal power plants and the coal washeries in Tamnar and Gharghoda blocks of Raigarh …America’s New Climate Economy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Economic Benefits of Climate Policy in the United States
This working paper draws on the latest economic research to demonstrate how climate policy and investments in low-carbon infrastructure can reboot America’s economy and set it up for long-term success. On the other hand, delaying action on climate will further expose the United States to costly damages from climate impacts, …Implement for Life: Summary of Compliance Reports
Under the Implement for LIFE project, the EEB has published a series of four compliance reports. The environmental topics that are covered in all the reports relate to air, waste and circular economy, biodiversity, water, chemicals, industrial emissions and climate. The project explored the underlying reasons behind good and bad …Preliminary report on oil well blowout and explosion at an OIL well in Baghjan, Tinsukia, Assam, 24/07/2020
Preliminary report of the Committee of Experts constituted by the National Green Tribunal headed by Justice Brojendra Prasad Katakey, former judge Guwahati High Court submitted on July 24, 2020. The constitution of the Committee was in response to the oil well blowout on May 27, 2020 and subsequent explosion on …Report on M/s Platinum AAC Blocks, Kherdi, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, 24/07/2020
Counter affidavit on behalf of the Pollution Control Committee, Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli in the matter of M/s Platinum AAC Blocks Pvt. Ltd. Vs Pollution Control Committee & Others. The matter related to Platinum AAC Blocks Pvt. Ltd. producing autoclaved aerated concrete blocks unauthorisedly at Kherdi, Dadra …European Union emission inventory report 1990-2018
This document is the annual EU emission inventory report under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP Convention) (UNECE, 1979). The report and its accompanying data constitute the official submission to the UNECE secretariat by the European Commission on behalf of the …Coal Ash in India - A compendium of Disasters, Environmental and Health Risks
Between 2020 and June 2020, several ash pond accidents have been reported across India. These accidents have caused deaths, extensive pollution of the water, air, soil and loss of property. Unfortunately, the public outrage associated with coal ash pollution remains limited to big disasters. The slow poisoning of communities living …Order of the Supreme Court regarding Sipat Super Thermal Power Station, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 21/07/2020
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd Vs Rashmi Singh & Others dated 21/07/2020. This appeal arises from a judgment of the National Green Tribunal dated 27 February 2020 on Sipat Super Thermal Power Station located at Sipat in Bilaspur district …