Air pollution 'increases allergy risks' in babies
Babies who are exposed to higher levels of pollution are more likely to develop allergies, Canadian research suggests Living near a busy road could increase the risk of babies developing allergies as
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Report: Environment Ministry failing to fight pollution
Israel's state comptroller’s office found that the Environmental Protection Ministry failed in its monitoring of industrial pollution. According to the comptroller’s report released on Tuesday, the ministry
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Plea in NGT seeks roll-on service for vehicles
With a view to curbing air pollution in Delhi-NCR, a plea was today moved in the National Green Tribunal seeking introduction of RORO service for commercial vehicles which are more than 10 years old.
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Air pollution: Plea in NGT seeks RORO service for vehicles
The technology and system of RO-RO has been tried and tested successfully by the Indian Railways and may be replicated in NCR, the plea said. A plea was moved in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) by
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Pollution zones in city to curb asthma: Experts
Concerned about the rising cases of asthma in the national capital, experts have suggested that the city can typically be categorised in red, yellow and green zones according to pollution levels and the
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Babies Exposed To Air Pollution At Increased Risk Of Allergies
New findings published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives show that babies who are exposed to outdoor air pollution during their first year of life are more likely to develop allergies to
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding switch over to cleaner fuel CNG, Gujarat, 22/02/2018
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mustak M Kadri Vs. State of Gujarat & Others regarding switch over to cleaner fuel CNG, Gujarat dated 22/02/2018. NGT directs the concerned
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Gwalior is the most polluted Indian city, not Delhi: WHO report
Comparing between Indian cities on levels of particulate matter PM10 and the more harmful PM2.5, Delhi features in the top lists in India. In terms of pollution levels, Delhi ranks fourth in PM10 list
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DPCC report on Karawal Nagar Industrial Area, Delhi, 25/06/2020
<p>Action taken report for and on behalf of DPCC in compliance of the National Green Tribunal order of February 24, 2020 in the matter of Manish Kumar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi. The report was filed on
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Pollution affecting lungs of 35 per cent kids: survey
KOLKATA: Around 35 per cent of school children in Indian cities are suffering from poor lung health, according to a survey. Released today by 'Breathe Blue' and Heal Foundation, the survey, carried
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36% of school children in Bengaluru have weak lungs
If your child travels in an open autorickshaw, a non-airconditioned car or bus to school, chances are she suffers from poor lung health. A recent four-metro survey reveals that 35% of children suffer from
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of garbage on the river bed of River Yamuna by Mathura Cantonment Board, Uttar Pradesh, 13/04/2017
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tapesh Bhardwaj Vs UP State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 13/04/2017 regarding dumping of garbage on the river bed of River Yamuna
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Industries Warned on Pollution
Strict action will be taken against power plants and sponge units if they fail to adhere to pollution norms and take adequate precautionary measures, said Forest and Environment Principal Secretary Raj
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Ola slashes fares, competes with Uber
Ola, the taxi aggregating service, has slashed fares for it's ride-charing option as it gears up for competition from rival Uber, which recently introduced the "scheduled ride" option, which previosly
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NGT fine relief for 17 hotels in Steel City
ROURKELA: In a major relief to hotels and restaurants in Rourkela, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has reduced pollution compensation penalty, but directed the hotels to strictly adhere to air and water
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Drinking water contaminated with effluents at Korattur
Drinking water supplied at TNHB Colony, Korattur, is giving out a foul smell as effluents from factories at Ambattur have entered Metrowater pipelines, say residents. With the Korattur lake closed down
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NGT summons ARAI director to explain about test on Volkswagen
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has asked the Pune-based Automotive Research Association of India to explain the details about the tests carried out on diesel cars produced by German auto major
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The challenge of agricultural pollution: evidence from China, Vietnam, and the Philippines
In emerging East Asia, agricultural output has expanded dramatically over recent decades, primarily as a result of successful efforts to stimulate yield growth. This achievement has increased the availability
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Can environmental policy reduce infant mortality? evidence from the Ganga pollution cases
In many developing countries, environmental quality remains low and policies to improve it have been inconsistently effective. This paper conducts a case study of environmental policy, focusing on an unprecedented
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Ganga river pollution, Uttar Pradesh, 19/08/2016
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anil Kumar Singhal Vs. Union of India & Others dated 19/08/2016 regarding Ganga river pollution, Uttar Pradesh. NGT directs the State of Uttar