Agra’s Footwear Industry Chokes on Waste:Report
City Generates 45 Tonnes of Footwear Waste Daily New Delhi: Agra, the city renowned for the Taj Mahal, is facing another environmental crisis. A new …
Environmental pollution
Five Things to Know About India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
India’s flagship air pollution initiative fails to address key pollutants says Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in its latest report. Here are key five …
These 12 countries responsible for 60% of world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
Plastic Waste to Reach Record High in 2024, Overshooting Global Management Capacity A new report by EA Earth Action predicts a staggering 220 million tonnes …
NGT imposes Rs 25 lakh fine on two units in Noida, says threat of irreversible damage to environment
In view of depleting groundwater, there is a threat of irreversible damage to the environment leading to scarcity of drinking water, the National Green Tribunal …
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to monitor pollution situation in Delhi-NCR on daily basis
With the national capital and surrounding areas reeling under severe air pollution, the principal secretary to the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday …
Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shoot up, air quality ‘severe plus’ at several places
Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shot up again on Sunday morning, with the air quality bordering the ‘severe plus’ category at several places …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Major environmental problems facing India
India, the global host of World Environment Day being observed on Tuesday, continues to grapple with several environmental issues like air and water pollution, and …