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 …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in coal blocks, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, 14/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dukalu Ram & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/02/2019. The issue for consideration is illegal mining in Coal Blocks of Gare Palma IV/2 and Gare Palma IV/3 in Distt. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh by diverting forest land for mining. …

Pollution and city competitiveness: a descriptive analysis

As cities grow, the negative effects of congestion start to play their part, often affecting the cities' ability to become and remain competitive. Although many studies have focused on these negative effects, the links between pollution and city competitiveness are less explored. This paper focuses on this relationship, particularly the …

Former SC judge releases environment think-tank CSE's annual report

The Delhi-based environment think-tank, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has released its annual State of India's Environment report covering a wide range of subjects including water and sanitation, waste, health, air pollution, forests, wildlife, climate change, renewable energy and agriculture. The report was released by former Supreme Court Judge …

Over past decade, toxicity of Bengaluru air worsened 46%

NIMLI (RAJASTHAN): Toxicity level in Bengaluru’s air is increasing at an alarming rate. A recent analysis of air quality data from the city shows that its PM10 level has gone up by 46% in the past 10 years. PM10 are particulate matter with less than or equal to 10 micrometres …

Delhi to take cue from West to fight its bad air

The best-case studies from cities like New York, London and Beijing will be replicated in Delhi and 101 other highly-polluted cities identified under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). An MoU to this effect was signed between Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri), the environment ministry and Shakti …

Northern China pollution rises by 16% in January

SHANGHAI: Air pollution in 39 major northern Chinese cities rose 16 percent on the year in January, official data showed, with surging industrial activity making it increasingly unlikely they will meet their winter emissions targets. Average concentrations of small, hazardous particles known as PM2.5 in two major northern Chinese emissions …

Air pollution deaths among highest in Bengal: Study

Nimli (Rajasthan): Bengal has the highest air pollution-related deaths among states in the mid socio-demographic index (SDI) segment, according to a report published by Centre for Science & Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based public interest research and advocacy organisation. According to the annual report, released on Monday by former Supreme Court …

How UK cleaned its air, and what Delhi can learn

NEW DELHI: A “moderate” day in Delhi is an “emergency” in London. And the UK is still looking to clean up its air even further. Professor Frank Kelly, chair in environmental health at King’s College London, who was in the city to attend the World Sustainable Development Summit 2019, told …

Asthma support group to combat air pollution

GURUGRAM: Doctors, environmentalists and those struck by asthma came together on Saturday and formed a group that will not only support asthma patients but also work as a pressure group to combat air pollution. With the number of asthma patients increasing every year, doctors said that the group would make …

Air quality turns ‘poor’ due to slow wind speed in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: After three days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Gurugram Sunday recorded the air quality index (AQI) at ‘poor’ level owing to partly cloudy sky. According to Sameer app, the city reported AQI at 285 (poor) on Sunday afternoon, whereas, on Saturday it stood at 119 (moderate). However, the air quality …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding expansion of of Oriana Residential Project, village Bandra, Bandra East, Mumbai, 11/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anil Tharthare Vs The Secretary, Envt. Dept. Govt. of Maharashtra & Others dated 11/02/2019 regarding expansion of of ‘Oriana Residential Project’ of village Bandra at Gandhinagar, Bandra East, Mumbai by M/s Resilience Realty Pvt. Ltd. This appeal was filed on …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding impact of steel pickling industries on the air quality and on river Yamuna, Delhi, 07/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of All India Lokadhikar Sangathan Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 07/02/2019 regarding impact of steel pickling industries on the air quality and on river Yamuna. NGT orders for the constitution of a an Expert Committee to study …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution affecting villages of Ambapada and Mahul on the outskirts of Mumbai, 05/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Charudatt Koli Vs M/s. Sea Lord Containers Ltd. dated 05/02/2019 regarding air pollution in the outskirts of Mumbai affecting inhabitants of the area, particularly at villages Ambapada and Mahul since 2007 on account of business of logistic services storing oil, …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal operation of brick fields, Purulia District, West Bengal, 04/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sailen Mishra Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding illegal operation of a large number of brick fields in the District of Purulia, West Bengal without obtaining the necessary statutory clearances. NGT directs inspection of the brick …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding PUC compliance in Delhi, 04/02/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUC) compliance in Delhi. EPCA had submitted its Minutes of Meeting for NCR region before SC on the possible solutions to increase the …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding relocation of industries in Delhi, 04/02/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding relocation of industries in Delhi. The 50th Progress Report of the Monitoring Committee was submitted before the Court where it has been mentioned that in the first …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding disposal of fly ash by thermal power plants, 04/02/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Association of Power Producers & Other Vs Sandplast (India) Ltd. & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding disposal of fly ash by thermal power plants. SC sets aside the order of the National Green Tribunal dated 3 January 2019 for the …

Unequal exposure and unequal impacts: social vulnerability to air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures in Europe

Targeted action is needed to better protect the poor, the elderly and children from environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures, especially in Europe’s eastern and southern regions. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report warns that the health of Europe’s most vulnerable citizens remains disproportionately affected by …

All vehicles in NCR to have fuel stickers by October: EPCA

NEW DELHI: All vehicles in Delhi-NCR must have holographic fuel stickers before October 2019, Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) said on Thursday. In a meeting to discuss sticker scheme for vehicles, so that diesel ones can be identified and, if required, banned from the capital’s roads …

Air pollution jumps in Delhi, rain expected around February 5

The AQI near Pusa Road, Airport Terminal 3 and Chandni Chowk was recorded at 329, 301 and 338 respectively. NEW DELHI: In a bad news for people living in Delhi, the levels of air pollution in the national capital has again increases and air quality index (AQI) at several places …

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