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 …
South Korea has passed emergency measures to tackle the “social disaster” being unleashed by air pollution, after record levels of fine dust blanketed most of the country in recent weeks. The national assembly passed a series of bills on Wednesday giving authorities access to emergency funds for measures that include …
Air pollution could be causing double the number of excess deaths a year in Europe than has been estimated previously, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Tuesday). Using a new method of modelling the effects of various sources of outdoor air pollution on death …
Eskom estimates that emissions from its coal-fired power stations kill 534 people a year – but an independent review of Eskom’s data estimates that the number of people who die is at least 1850 a year. Greenpeace says Eskom has misled the public and the government by underestimating the health …
Air pollution is killing more people every year than smoking, according to research published on Tuesday that called for urgent action to stop burning fossil fuels. Researchers in Germany and Cyprus estimated that air pollution caused 8.8 million extra deaths in 2015 - almost double the previously estimated 4.5 million. …
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked why people were "running after" the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a "bigger" source of pollution. The top court has asked the Centre if there is any comparative study on the "proportion of pollution" caused by firecrackers and automobiles. It observed that …
According to a new study conducted by Navigant Research, the global sales of plug-in electric vehicles grew by more than 70% between 2017 and 2018. Some of the study findings include: A total of 1.9 million plug-in electric vehicles were sold in 2018 The market is likely to witness a …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dileep B. Nevatia & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/03/2019. This application seeks direction to ensure that air pollution and noise level is within the permissible limit at Worli Sea Face and Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), …
The violators are to be prosecuted under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and can land in jail The state environment department has banned burning of paddy stubble in fields across Bengal in an attempt to fight air pollution. The violators are to be prosecuted under the …
NGT pulls up Delhi govt over ‘unsatisfactory’ progress in curbing pollution The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday pulled up the Delhi government over “unsatisfactory” progress in terms of curbing pollution in the national capital. Noting that “not much has changed” over the years and that the Capital continues to …
Several initiatives are taken to deal with the problem of air pollution, including ban on construction activities, burning of crackers, restriction of outdoor activities in schools, Mukesh Khare, Professor of Environmental Engineering at IIT Delhi said The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is working for the central government …
U.S. air pollution is disproportionately caused by white consumers, while African-Americans and Hispanics are burdened most by the emissions, a peer-reviewed study showed on Monday. On average, African-Americans are exposed to about 56 percent more fine particulate matter pollution than is caused by their consumption of goods and services, said …
A recent study has shown that long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes. Diabetes causes substantial economic and health burdens worldwide. However, the association between air pollution and diabetes incidence is rarely reported in the developing countries, especially in China which has a …
China's air quality improved substantially last year, the environment ministry said Monday, following a government crackdown on pollution and a weakening economy. Thick smog clouds have plagued China's cities for years and represent the dark side of rapid development that has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty. The country's …
Following light rain and thunderstorm, the air pollution level in the national capital settled in the 'Moderate' category on Sunday. The Air Quality Index was docking at 152 at 8:00 am in the morning. The minimum and maximum temperatures were recorded at 14 and 28-degree Celsius respectively. The relative humidity …
Cars should be banned from idling near schools and congestioncharges imposed across the UK as part of measures recommended by the government public health agency. In a report on Monday, Public Health England (PHE) will warn that up to 40,000 people are dying each year from air pollution. Prof Paul …
Volkswagen’s effort to get its fleet of cars certified according to the new WLTP emissions standard have cost the carmaker up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.04 billion) in 2018, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The estimate, which was first reported in Germany’s Der Spiegel, citing sources close …
The UK is one of the most vulnerable nations to the toxic fumes spewed out by ships, according to a new study. Analysis by transport experts reveals more than 3,000 British deaths each year can be attributed to shipping emissions. Pollution from boats is linked to early deaths as the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Punjab Brick Klin Owners Association Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 11/03/2019 regarding pollution caused by brick kilns in Punjab. The applications have been filed for recall of order dated 24.10.2018 passed by NGT. Further prayer is that the …
Volkswagen says its cars compliant with norms, to challenge the NGT's order before Supreme Court The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday slapped a Rs 500-crore fine on German carmaker Volkswagen for presence of cheat devices in their diesel cars plying in India. The automobile giant has been asked to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ajay Khera Vs Container Corporation of India Limited & Others dated 08/03/2019 regarding closing and shifting of operations of Depot of Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) from Delhi on account of polluting activities. NGT had directed the depot to …
