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 …Contribution of household air pollution to ambient air pollution in Ghana: using available evidence to prioritize future action
A new report released by the Health Effects Institute synthesizing nine research and policy studies conducted in Ghana finds that household air pollution is a significant contributor to fine particle outdoor air pollution in Ghana. The analysis, Contribution of Household Air Pollution to Ambient Air Pollution in Ghana, goes on …The contribution of household fuels to ambient air pollution in India: a comparison of recent estimates
What is the single largest source of air pollution exposure in India? You would be perhaps surprised to find that the answer, with a near consensus in the published scientific literature, is neither transportation nor stubble burning. Instead, it seems to be the millions of households across the country burning …33m polluting cars still on EU roads after Dieselgate scandal
More than three quarters of the 43m cars tampered with in the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal are still on the road four years later. It will probably take another two years to recall the remaining 33m vehicles that were tampered with, according to analysis of unpublicised European commission figures …Air pollution linked to childhood anxiety, study suggests
As exposure to air pollution continues to be a well-established global health problem, researchers have found its connection with symptoms of childhood anxiety. As part of the study, a team of researchers looked at the correlation between exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) and childhood anxiety, by looking at the …Mother, daughter sue France over ill health from air pollution
The mother and daughter accuse authorities of failing to take effective measures against atmospheric pollution, in particular during the very high pollution that Paris endured in December 2016 A Paris court on Tuesday began hearing a case brought by a mother and daughter who, in a legal first in France, …Severe air pollution can cause birth defects, deaths
In a comprehensive study, researchers from Texas A&M; University have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model. The team of researchers from Texas A&M;'s Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Geosciences, the Texas A&M; Health …Healthier air quality in car-free stretch of Karol Bagh: CSE study
The street has been marked with yellow and white stripes demarcating space for hawkers A localised study conducted on a car-free stretch of the Ajmal Khan Road in the bustling Karol Bagh market has shown a considerable improvement in air quality. The Centre for Science and Environment's Anumita Roychowdhury, who …Ozone pollution likely to spike in Capital
Air Quality Index also expected to slowly deteriorate in the next two days With rising temperatures, surface ozone pollution is expected to increase in Delhi in the next three days, according to a forecast by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). “Surface ozone can lead …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding damage to Parsik hill due to construction, Navi Mumbai, 27/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K. Kumar, Conscious Citizen Forum Vs State of Maharashtra dated 27/05/2019 regarding construction and selling of flats resulting in damage to the Parsik Hill and the green belt at Navi Mumbai. Construction would involve cutting of trees and disturbance of …China’s clean diesel action plan: 2018–2020
In January 2019, China launched a new action plan to address air pollution by cleaning up diesel-powered on-road vehicles, off-road equipment, and ships. This plan is one part of the larger, three-year National Plan of Blue-Sky Defense, and it places stricter requirements on air pollution-prone areas. The plan details 18 …Maruti, Nissan and Renault India take pole position on emission index
Centre can ask companies to limit production based on their performance Maruti Suzuki India, Renault India and Nissan India have topped the chart of a government-made ‘environment-friendly’ index on the parameter of carbon dioxide emission in the year 2017-18. This index, prepared by an inter-ministerial committee, measures the carbon dioxide …Air pollution presents a challenge for Modi in second term
One of the biggest challenges facing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins his second term is ensuring clean air in a country that is home to some of the most polluted cities in the world. The country is burning up more coal to supply cheap electricity to its …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding degradation of Kullu and Manali, Himachal Pradesh, 28/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ramesh Chand Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 28/05/2019 regarding degradation of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh in terms of air and water pollution as well as encroachment of forest lands and construction in flood plains of …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding release of hazardous gases from STPs, Mayur Vihar, Delhi, 28/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jagdish Singh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 28/05/2019 regarding release of hazardous gases from the STPs near Mayur Vihar Phase – III, Delhi. Report received from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) acknowledged …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution in and around railway godown, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, 27/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shivansh Pandey Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 27/05/2019 regarding pollution in and around railway godown, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh in the course of loading and unloading of cement, fertilizers and grains by trucks, polluting the air quality and causing respiratory …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding exploitation of East Kolkata Wetland, West Bengal, 27/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 27/05/2019 regarding exploitation of East Kolkata Wetland, to the detriment of the environment and ecology. Subhas Datta had conducted a survey that revealed large number of constructions that have sprung …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by thermal power stations operating in the Districts of Singrauli and Sonebhadra, 24/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anjani Jaiswal Vs Union of India & Others dated 24/05/2019 regarding pollution by thermal power stations operating in the Districts of Singrauli and Sonebhadra in the States of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. According to the applicant, the power plants …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding violation of environmental norms by plastic industries in Narela and Bawana, Delhi, 24/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Arun Kumar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 24/05/2019 regarding violation of norms by plastic industries making shoe soles and other plastic goods in Narela and Bawana in Delhi. Report submitted by a committee found open dumping of …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding non compliance of environmental norms by M/s Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited, Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, 24/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Action for Vigilance and Knowledge for Empowerment Vs Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited & Others dated 24/05/2019 regarding non compliance of environmental norms by M/s Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (LPGC), Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. Allegations in the application are that …Pollution around IGIA: NGT asks AAI, DIAL to submit ATR within month
In a fresh hearing pertaining to noise and air pollution both in the vicinity of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed Airport Authority of India (AAI) and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) to submit "factual and action taken" report within a month. Notably, NGT ordered DIAL …