The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
NGO Centre for Science and Environment has critically analyzed a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research study, jointly carried out by Indian Institute of Petroleum and the University of Alberta, on presence of pollution-causing nanoparticles in CNG and diesel bus exhausts. This was in response to claims made by M …
‘Both States will face a challenge in providing water and power to the industry, which will happen at the cost of farmers and common people’ The latest “reckless” race between the two Telugu States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for attracting industrial investment could prove to be a disaster for …
Says it misleads policy action on emissions standards and technology roadmap for CNG and diesel buses in India Without a proper review of the actual findings of the study, misleading conclusions have been projected in the public domain to confuse policymakers and people CSE has obtained the actual findings that …
Says it misleads policy action on emissions standards and technology roadmap for CNG and diesel buses in India Without a proper review of the actual findings of the study, misleading conclusions have been projected in the public domain to confuse policymakers and people CSE has obtained the actual findings that …
The government on Thursday said that more than 35,000 people had died due to acute respiratory infections (ARI) across India in close to 10 years. The Union environment ministry had in the past maintained that there was no “conclusive evidence” that links air pollution to respiratory diseases. Sharing details of …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on compensatory afforestation by CIL, 06/08/2015. Plantation is being done on technically reclaimed mined out areas and on the overburden (OB) dump areas, in and around mines, road sides, township / residential areas etc,. In certain places, it is over the available vacant spaces through …
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh may be on a path of "self-annihilation" as the two states have embarked on a "reckless" race for attracting industrial investment while putting all green concerns on the backburner, a green body has said. "Telangana, India's newest state, and Andhra Pradesh may very well be on …
I do not know how best to respond to the question that, these days, many parents ask me. Concerned about the toxic air of Delhi, they - particularly those with children who have asthma - ask me if they should leave the city. Many times, I am also told that …
Over the past several months, new product launches have slowed as companies are growing increasingly anxious about regulatory oversight The list of food companies that are cutting back supply, withdrawing products from the market and putting new launches on hold is getting longer by the day. In the latest such …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Residents of Village Kadamdih Through Umang Choudhary V/s. State of Jharkhand & Ors. dated 31/07/2015 regarding dumping of Dolochar-the hazardous industrial waste, District Saraikella Kharsawan, Jharkhand. The learned Counsel appearing for the Applicant pointed out from …
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has asked the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to identify sites for multi-level parking in the twin cities. This was recently discussed during the crime review meeting of the home department. "We have finalized two sites at Ashok Nagar near railway station …
Dubious testing facilities, half-baked safety standards and nonchalant attitudes to hygiene may mean that virtually every food item is prone to contamination. Wade through the busy road leading to Azadpur Mandi in the Capital, Asia's largest wholesale market for fruits and vegetables, and you will see different varieties being sold …
Terming India's proposal to amend the Montreal protocol as "unambitious", the Delhi-based green body CSE released a proposal that allows cutting of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) consumption by 82 per cent. The proposal by green advocacy group Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) allows cutting of HFC consumption by 82 per cent …
The court, which was scheduled to hear the matter on Wednesday, has adjourned it to July 29 due to the ongoing lawyers’ strike. The air-conditioning vents and ducts inside the Delhi High Court is full of soot and other particulate matter and it is spoiling the quality of air inside …
NEW DELHI: Expressing shock at the Delhi government's decision to scrap the controversial Bus Rapid Transit corridor in south Delhi, a green body today termed it as a "regressive" step which would turn the clock back on pollution control efforts in the city. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said …
Transport Minister Gopal Rai said that the government has planned to improve the transport system of the Capital and for that experts of various agencies would be invited to discuss the issue from different angles. A lot of work in the field of transport has already been done but still …
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has slammed the Delhi government for its decision to scrap the BRT project. It has alleged the government has "given in to the car lobby", saying dismantling the bus corridor will mean giving the road space meant for buses to cars. According to the …
CSE condemns Delhi government decision of scrapping BRT without strategy for integrated public transport systems CSE believes it is regrettable that the Delhi government has prioritised taking back the space from the transport of the masses to give it to the polluting cars and SUVs in a city where every …
CSE believes it is regrettable that the Delhi government has prioritised taking back the space from the transport of the masses to give it to the polluting cars and SUVs in a city where every third child has impaired lungs. This decision has been taken even before the government could …
This report tabled by Parliamentary standing committee on Science and Technology in the Rajya Sabha has asked the Ministry of Enviroment and Forests to appoint a new high-level committee to review environmental laws Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests present this Two Hundred and Sixty-third …
