SHILLONG, January 21: The CSWO has objected the proposal of the State government to come up with a ‘tripartite agreement’ with the cement plants in Jaintia Hills. “The Government should in fact fine these
Redirecting financial flows towards efficient, clean and inclusive economic activities in Asia Pacific and away from polluting, resources intensive activities is crucial to the region's future sustainable
Most countries require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) before giving the green light to a mining project. EIA processes provide a valuable opportunity for citizens to participate in decisions about mines.
Human Rights Watch (HRW), a New York-based non-government body, has issued a report on major failures of governance and regulation in the Indian mining sector. Explaining how regulatory lapses led to criminality, it has said former Karnataka minister and mining magnate Janardhana Reddy allegedly used his official position to extort huge quantities of iron ore from other operators, using government regulators as part of his scheme. HRW has said Reddy may have run an extortion racket in the state, along with his brothers Karunakara and Somashekara Reddy, usurping mineral production of other miners in return for providing protection from government regulation.
India's air quality deteriorated faster than ever over the five years to 2015, compared to the period before 2010, according to the State of Global Air 2017 report, recently released by the US-based Institute
Karnataka State Government must design an action plan to protect coastal environment, said participants at a workshop on
Adults with long-term exposure to ozone (O3) face an increased risk of dying from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, a study “Long-Term Ozone Exposure and Mortality in a Large Prospective Study”
This document outlines various liabilities to be imposed on a responsible party for causing environmental damages arising from improper handling/disposal of hazardous waste. These liabilities are applicable
Recent Case Of Panchsheel Park Highlights Worrying Trend New Delhi: While smog and air pollution worry Delhiites, a rather loud aspect of pollution is being overlooked. A recent case in the National Green Tribunal shows that noise exceeds the safety standard in most parts of the capital. Roadside noise levels near Panchsheel Park are found to be higher than the permissible limit, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the green body recently.
Apprehensions have been raised by many farmers on the way the Rs 1,850-crore Kuttanad package recommended by the Dr M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) is being implemented; it will not achieve
Mumbai Leera Andrade, 55, long-time resident of a society near Khar Telephone Exchange, was so disturbed by the noise from construction in her locality that she packed off to her sister
In the wake of increased numbers of hepatitis A, typhoid and other diarrhoeal diseases getting reported in the district, the Health authorities have raised concerns about the quality of water available
Behind the numbers, a complex story of birth and ageing Baby Nargis, the world's seven billionth person, born in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, and the 102-year-old Hilla Sorab Billimoria of Kolkata represent, between them, two ends of India's complex population story.
The world's first comprehensive stocktaking shows that most industrialized nations are a long way from serving as role models for sustainable development. Most industrialized countries in the OECD are
Overweight and obesity rates across low- and middle-income countries have approached levels found in high-income countries. While overweight and obesity are more prevalent in urban areas, they are also
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sandeep Mittal Vs Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change & Others dated 01/02/2021.</p> <p>The question for consideration was
The long-held idea that Europeans were the first to bring tuberculosis to the Americas when they arrived in the 15th Century has been thrown into doubt. Instead, a study suggests that the deadly disease
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday admitted an impleadment application by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in the case against severe air pollution in Delhi. SIAM wants to be party
The WHO has published a discussion paper on the linkages between health and biodiversity, climate change and desertification, the representation of health in the three Rio Conventions, and the opportunities
Come 2005-06, students in Karnataka, from those in primary schools to degree colleges, will have to study environment as a compulsory subject. And there is no escape. The Environment Education paper
