NGT acts tough on air pollution, directs 6 states to submit action plan by April 30
The National Green Tribunal has directed six states to submit by April 30 action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms, failing …
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When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were “running after” the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a “bigger” source of pollution. The top …
Govt approval to Khurja Coal Plant is a step back in tackling Air Pollution: Greenpeace India
Greenpeace India on Thursday said the government’s approval for setting up 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh is …
Trump’s environmental deregulatory agenda could boost CO2 emissions by 200 mln tons a year: study
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at the NYU School of Law announced the release of a Special Report detailing the extensive climate change and public …
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution, both outside and inside homes, is a silent and prolific killer responsible for the premature death of seven million people each year, including …
Who Is Greta Thunberg And What Is #SchoolStrike4Climate?
Greta Thunberg is 16 year old Swidish Climate activist She has been fanatically reading and researching climate change for seven years and since last summer, …
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India, UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom (UK) on Cooperation …
Majority of air pollution deaths in India due to diesel vehicles emission: Study
As much as two thirds of deaths from air pollution in India can be attributed to exhaust emissions from diesel vehicles, which were responsible for …
Crop residue burning is a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi: Study
While fossil fuel emissions in New Delhi account for 80 percent of the air pollution plume during the summer, emissions from biomass burning (such as …
Watch: How this company is stopping country bleed plastics every day
Over a billion of these non-biodegradable sanitary napkins are being dumped in landfills and sewerage systems in the country. And there is no source of …