2024 Disasters in Numbers
<p>In 2024, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded 393 natural hazard-related disasters. These events caused 16,753 fatalities and affected 167.2 million people. Economic losses totaled US$241.95
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HKS Snow Update 2025
<p>The HKH Snow Update 2025 highlights a significant decline in seasonal snow across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, with snow persistence 23.6% below normal — the lowest in 23 years. This trend,
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Affidavit filed by the Kumaon Commissioner, Nainital regarding pollution of Naini lake, Uttarakhand, 16/04/2025
<p>Response affidavit on behalf of Kumaon Commissioner, Nainital in the matter of Hemant Singh Gonia Vs State of Uttarakhand & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to contamination of Naini
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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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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding desilting of the Defence Colony drain in Delhi before the monsoon, 16/04/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025.</p> <p>The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding environmental violations by factories and workshops located at village Purbannapara, district Howrah, 16/04/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Nandini Chakravarty Vs State of West Bengal dated 16/04/2025.</p> <p>The report filed by the West Bengal Pollution
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding steps taken by Uttarakhand to stop the pollution of river Ganga, 16/04/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. In the original application, the tribunal is considering the issue of preventing, controlling,
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Order of the Supreme Court regarding illegal constructions near the protected monument Quila Rai Pithora, Saidulajab village, Delhi, 16/04/2025
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to large scale illegal constructions within the vicinity of 100 to
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Reply on behalf of Haryana State Pollution Control Board regarding encroachment of a waterbody, village Brass, Karnal, 15/04/2025
<p>Reply on behalf of Haryana State Pollution Control Board in the matter of Charan Singh Vs State of Haryana dated 15/04/2025.</p> <p>The matter related to encroachment of a pond (johad) at village Brass,
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Report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board on waste to energy plants, 15/04/2025
<p>There are a total 21 municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration based waste to energy (WtE) plants operational in 10 states/UTs , stated the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB),
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Affidavit filed by Chhattisgarh East West Railway Limited regarding construction of the rail link between Gevra Road and Pendra road, Chhattisgarh, 15/04/2025
<p>Affidavit filed by Chhattisgarh East West Railway Limited in the matter of Sudiep Shrivastava Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/04/2025.</p> <p>The appeal was disposed of by the NGT, April 29,
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Affidavit filed by the Central Pollution Control Board regarding implementation of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, 15/04/2025
<p>Affidavit by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the matter of Mukul Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 15/04/2025. The matter related to implementation of Biomedical Waste
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European State of the Climate Report 2024
<p>Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts of climate change are clear. 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe. Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, claiming at least
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Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
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Affidavit filed by the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board regarding non compliant STP in Uttarakhand, 12/04/2025
<p>Compliance affidavit on behalf of Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board in the matter of M C Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 12/04/2025.</p> <p>The UKPCB, April 9, 2025 issued show cause directions
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Chipping Point: Tracking electricity consumption and emissins from AI chip manufacturing
<p>Electricity consumption from the manufacture of artificial intelligence (AI) chips has soared by more than 350 percent worldwide between 2023 and 2024, according to new research from Greenpeace East
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Energy and AI
<p>The IEA’s special report Energy and AI, out today, offers the most comprehensive, data-driven global analysis to date on the growing connections between energy and AI. The report draws on new
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding desilting of drains in Delhi outfalling in river Yamuna, Delhi, 09/04/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India dated 09/04/2025. The tribunal was looking into the matter of desilting of 24 drains out falling in
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South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM)
<p>The South African Cabinet has approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) for implementation, targeting energy security and broader industrial growth. The plan seeks to address challenges
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding forest encroachment in the process of construction of aerial ropeway connecting the base of Savitri Mandir hill to its summit in Pushkar, Rajasthan, 09/04/2025
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Daulat Ram Vs State of Rajasthan & Others dated 09/04/2025.</p> <p>The application has been filed by the applicant