State record of treatment trashy: CPCB
If you go by official statistics available in the public domain, it is clear that Tamil Nadu cannot handle its garbage. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) paints a grim picture about
If you go by official statistics available in the public domain, it is clear that Tamil Nadu cannot handle its garbage. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) paints a grim picture about
Madhya Pradesh government had asked Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) to focus on dismantling of abandoned Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, claimed Centre for Science and Environment
Government plans blueprint to bring about necessary improvement In order to deal with increasing traffic, road accidents and vehicular congestion, the Delhi Government has decided to prepare a blueprint to bring about necessary improvement in the public transport system of the city.
New Delhi: Diesel vehicles are five to seven times more polluting than petrol vehicles, but enforcement on keeping their emissions low is the weakest in the capital. In an inspection carried out by the
CHENNAI: You now have a chance to strike gold with your garbage. In a desperate attempt to promote source segregation, the city corporation will hold a lucky draw every month and offer 1.5g gold to one
Pune: Hectic industrial activity in Pimpri Chinchwad has pushed up air and noise pollution levels here and industrial waste being flushed into its water bodies has added to their filth, with Pavana river
Holding that contamination of drinking water by the oil leak in North Chennai posed serious environment and health hazards to the people, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the petroleum
Sangrur, July 23: Under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has sanctioned Rs 48.94 crore to set up sewage treatment plants at Lehragaga, Khanauri
The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Monday, issued bailable arrest warrants against the principal secretary, department of environment and forests, Government of Odisha, the minister-in-charge,
Mumbai’s air quality has “improved marginally” from the past but still remains worryingly poor all year round, according to an annual environmental report. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dileep B. Nevatia Vs Union of India & Ors. regarding control of air and noise pollution at Worli Sea Face dated 19/07/2013.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Parminder Singh Vs Punjab PCB Ors dated 19/07/2013 regarding inspection of contaminated sites by CPCB.
NIO study also concluded that water quality fulfilled criteria of CPCB for eco-sensitive zones The impact of industrial activity on aquatic fauna found at bottom of the Arabian sea (macrobenthic communities) in the sensitive ecosystem of the Marine National Park and Sanctuary (MNPS) in southern Gulf of Kutch was found to be low despite various anthropogenic pressures in the region, according to a study conducted by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa.
Courtesy lack of infrastructure upgrade With a little infrastructure upgrade in the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), it failed to abide by norms laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to monitor air quality in industrial areas.
Bangalore, known for its salubrious climate, according to Central Pollution Control Board Senior Scientist M Madhusudanan, is among 24 most critically polluted cities today. The reason for this dismal
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a reply from the Centre on a PIL seeking abolition of diesel subsidy and creation of an environmental police department to crack down on polluting vehicles as part of
The Supreme Court on Monday sought response of the Centre on a PIL that showed Delhi’s air contains critical levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide, estimated by the WHO to
The Supreme Court today sought the Centre’s response to a PIL seeking abolition of diesel subsidy and creation of an environmental police department to crack down on polluting vehicles as part of measures
The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to issue in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3, Section 6 and Section 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The diversion of water of River Ganga through Upper and Lower Ganga canals, leaves virtually very little or no flow in the main river. In absence of adequate flow the unabated discharge of treated sewage,