Amended noise action plan of Goa
Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The
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Five years of the National Clean Air Programme
The five-year analysis of the programme presents a nuanced picture of the strides and persistent challenges in improving air quality. The report reveals a mixed scenario, showcasing significant reductions
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Status report on behalf of Amicus Curiae on pollution by pulp and paper industry in Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 20/11/2024
<p>Status report on behalf of Amicus Curiae in the matter of Sanawar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others.</p> <p>A letter petition was registered Suo Moto by the NGT concerning the huge air pollution
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining of cheja pathar in village Beri Bandh, district Kotputli Behror, Rajasthan, 06/03/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Mukesh Kumar Gurjar & Others Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 06/03/2025.</p> <p>The issue raised in the
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People's unequal exposure to air pollution: evidence for the world's coal-fired power plants
The world's over 3,800 coal-fired power plants are sources of substantial emissions of toxic air pollutants. This study explores people's unequal exposure to air pollution from these coal plants. It simulates
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In most low- and middle-income countries pollution levels are higher in wealthier areas
Air pollution is a major threat to health, and the dangers are particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries. However, little is known about how the burden of pollution is spread across the wealth
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal dumping and burning of plastic waste, Delhi, 24/12/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahavir Singh Vs Govt. of N.C.T. of Delhi & Others dated 24/12/2024.</p> <p>In the application, the applicant being a resident of village Neelwal,
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding wastewater polluting river Narmada, Bharuch, Gujarat, 10/04/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Gandhi Vs State of Gujarat dated 10/04/2024.</p> <p>The Original Application was registered on the basis of the letter petition sent by
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Karnataka Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Government of Karnataka issued notification dated 10th January, 2024, regarding the amendment of the Karnataka Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1983 and to be called as Karnataka Air
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Madambakkam lake, Tambaram, Tamil Nadu, 11/11/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion SUO MOTU based on the news item in The Indian Express Dt. 03.11.2023 titled “Tamil Nadu
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Indonesia’s air quality: decline in 2023 due to lack of intervention and El Niño. what about 2024?
New data published by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that the overall 2023 air pollution levels in Jakarta were arguably the worst since 2019. Despite improvements between
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Response by applicant, Raja Muzaffar Bhat to report of Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee on the illegal disposal of waste on the banks of river Poonch, 16/04/2025
<p>Response by applicant, Raja Muzaffar Bhat to report dated December 21, 2024.</p> <p>The matter related to rampant and illegal disposal of solid and bio-medical waste on the banks of Poonch rover, in
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Pollution characterization and quantification in the agriculture sectors
Typical agriculture sectors like animal production and processing, aquaculture and its processing, and fruit and vegetable processing, can be water-intensive and generate complex and sometimes severe pollution.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding damage of an under construction bridge endangering the life of dolphins, Sultanganj, Aguani Ghat, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, 17/02/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 17/02/2025. The matter related to damage of an under construction bridge on Ganga river, Sultanganj,
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Plastic pollution in coastal West Africa: synthesis
Plastic pollution is a worldwide environmental challenge. In coastal West Africa, about 80 percent of plastic waste is mismanaged, posing escalating challenges to people, the economy, and the coastal and
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Order of the National Green Tribunal on some brick kilns in Mathura district violating environmental norms, 08/05/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kapil Kumar Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 08/05/2024.</p> <p>The matter is related to violation of environmental
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Modeling traffic congestion effects on air pollutants
Air pollution is universally recognized as one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. In recent years, this impact has risen at an alarming rate and has resulted in an
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Order of the Supreme Court regarding air pollution in Delhi, 02/12/2024
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/12/2024.</p> <p>None of the NCR states - Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have reported
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Delhi STPs polluting Yamuna, 03/05/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Why 75 % of Delhi’s STPs aren’t ready to tackle Yamuna stink" appearing in The Times of India dated 19.02.2024
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of waste near the banks of river Baya, Vaishali, Bihar, 26/11/2024
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Narendra Singh Vs State of Bihar dated 26/11/2024.</p> <p>A letter petition was filed by Narendra Singh alleging