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 industrial pollution affecting residents of village Darbaripur and Hasanpur, Gurugram, Haryana, 02/01/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Durgesh Boken & Others Vs State of Haryana dated 02/01/2023. The NGT received a letter petition dated June 6, 2022 from residents of village Darbaripur and Hasanpur, Gurugram, Haryana regarding industrial pollution at Darbaripur, Hasanpur road, Khekri Daula Road, Sector-75, …Health and economic impact of air pollution in Delhi
Many cities in urban India, particularly the metros, are major hotspots of air pollution with a PM 2.5 concentration level ranging above the permissible limits defined by the WHO for most of the year. Since the transport sector is a major source of air pollution in urban India, the Government …Urban forestry and urban greening in drylands
Rapidly expanding cities in very dry parts of the world must be turned into "green urban oases" to ensure they become both healthier places to live in and more resilient to climate change, according to this new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Rapidly …Striving for clean air: air pollution and public health in South Asia
South Asia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year and incurs significant economic costs. This new World Bank report shows that there are economically feasible, cost-effective solutions to achieve clean …Greening the blue report 2022
Greening the Blue is a UNEP initiative to engage and support the un system in the transition towards greater environmental sustainability in the management of its facilities and operations. The 2022 edition of the Report reveals the UN system accelerated efforts on environmental governance and environmental training in 2021. It …Revocation of actions under stage III ('severe' Air Quality) of GRAP and intensifying actions under Stage-I & Il of revised Graded Response Action Plan
The Sub-Committee for operationalization of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in its meeting held on 7th December, 2022, further reviewed the air quality scenario in the Delhi. It also reviewed the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) / Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) forecasts for meteorological conditions and air …Pollution due to loading and unloading of clinker transport at Harduaganj railway station, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 01/12/2022
Joint committee report in the matter of Mukesh Kumar Chauhan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh, 01/12/2022. The applicant, Mukesh Kumar Chauhan in his complaint before the NGT said that J K Cement, village Satha, Aligarh and other companies are getting clinker, required by them for manufacture of cement, transported from …Policies and investments to address climate change and air quality in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region
This report shows how air quality in the People's Republic of China's fast-growing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei industrial hub has deteriorated and presents an integrated, cost-effective model to reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants. Analyzing the costs and benefits of different scenarios, it sets out a modeling framework and shows how adapting policies …Open air quality data: the global landscape
Open Air Quality Data: The Global Landscape is the only global assessment of whether and how national governments are producing and sharing air quality data with the public. Governments have a responsibility to address air pollution—a leading health concern across the entire world that disproportionately harms residents of low- and …Air pollution and climate change: from co-benefits to coherent policies
Achieving carbon neutral development will take a roughly 40-year-long structural transformation, especially in developing and emerging economies, where most people exposed to poor air quality live. In the meantime, 6-7 million people die each year by breathing polluted air. But does climate action always lead to better air quality? Likewise, …Joint committee report regarding violations of environmental norms in transportation of coal from Kulda coal mine, 29/11/2022
Action taken report of the Joint Committee constituted under the direction of the National Green Tribunal in the Original Application No. 236/2022. The NGT, March 30, 2022 had directed a joint committee to ascertain the facts relating to violations of the environmental norms in transportation of coal from Kulda coal …Engagement of urban local bodies (ULBs) in air pollution control in Delhi: behavioral change; a communication-based approach
The study by Climate Trends and Earth Root Foundation found that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials were aware of air pollution, but national policies and health impacts of air pollution were lesser-known among the implementing agency’s field workers. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with various levels of staff from MCD …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding steps taken by Bharat Coking Coal Limited for air pollution control at the open cast mine, Bhagmara, Jharkhand
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vijay Sharma Vs State of Jharkhand, 22/11/2022. The steps taken by Bharat Coking Coal Limited for air pollution control at Bhagmara, Jharkhand is inadequate and the project proponent is liable to pay an environmental compensation of Rs. 75,93,750 directed the …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal brick kilns in Uttar Pradesh, 21/11/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suntera Singh Yadav Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Others dated 21/11/2022. The NGT directed the constitution of a joint committee to look into the matter of illegal brick kilns operating in Uttar Pradesh. The committee would comprise of …Integrated assessment of air pollution and climate change for sustainable development in Africa
This new assessment from the African Union Commission, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, and the UN Environment Programme, developed by African scientists in a process led by SEI, shows how African leaders can act quickly across five key areas — transport, residential, energy, agriculture, and waste — to fight …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of coal in large quantities near a residential area, Krishnashila Railway siding, Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, 16/11/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sandal Parveen Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/11/2022. Grievance in the application is against violation of environmental norms by dumping of approximately 10 million tons of coal in 35 bighas area in the vicinity of residential area at …Breathing heavy: new evidence on air pollution and health in Bangladesh
Air pollution was the fourth-leading risk factor for premature mortality globally in 2019, causing an estimated 6.67 million deaths (HEI 2020). A large majority of such deaths were caused by ambient, outdoor air pollution due to inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) (World Bank 2020). While most individuals are susceptible …Joint Committee report by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board on Monnet Daniel Washery, Ranchi, 10 Nov 2022
Joint Committee report by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) in Original Application No 479 of 2022 (Krishna Chouhan Vs State of Jharkhand). The matter related to allegations of environmental pollution by Monnet Daniel Washery situated at Khalari block, Ranchi district. It has been alleged by the applicant, Krishna Chouhan …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding tyre pyrolysis oil units in India, 07/11/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Social Action for Forest & Environment (SAFE) Vs Union of India & Others dated 07/11/2022. The National Green Tribunal (NGT), November 7, 2022 said that tyre pyrolysis oil units (TPOs) need to follow 'zero liquid’ and ‘zero emission’ norms. Further, …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding brick kilns operating illegally in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 04/11/2022
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ajay Kumar Vs Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board & Others dated 04/11/2022. The applicant, Ajay Kumar said that in district Haridwar, Uttrakhand, a large number of brick kilns are operating illegally without having requisite consent/NOC/clearance from the appropriate statutory regulations. "More …