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'Toothless' environment laws: SC slams Centre on air pollution

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre for making the environment protection law "toothless", and said the provision under the CAQM Act which deals with penalty for stubble burning was......

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

A dense layer of smog enveloped the national capital as the pollution levels continued to rise. IMAGE: Vehicles ply on a flyover amid the smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) dips into the 'severe'......

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

The Bombay high court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. ......

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore. IMAGE: People hold placards......

40 yrs later, toxic waste shifted from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory

Amid 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy arriving in Dhar from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal on Thursday and ensuing protests, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister......

Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

In response to the Supreme Court’s (SC’s) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules......

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Air quality index (AQI) soared past 350 level in parts of Delhi on Thursday and experts cautioned that as weather turns colder it may breach the 400-mark ceiling and enter the ‘severe’......

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will mandate automakers to recycle a specified percentage of steel from old vehicles, starting from the next financial year,......

How Delhi plans to curb and control pollution

In December 2016, the Supreme Court directed the central government to have a graded action plan to tackle the menace of air pollution. There are two plans - Comprehensive Action Plan and Graded......

Govt relaxes location policy for industries

The government on Thursday decided to relax licensing norms for location of industrial units in sub-urban limits of big cities. The decision to delete rules governing locations under the Industries......

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI Amidst the worsening water crisis in the city, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Karnataka State Cricket Association and other state authorities......

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'Toothless' environment laws: SC slams Centre on air pollution

Gas chamber: Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

40 yrs later, toxic waste shifted from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory

Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

How Delhi plans to curb and control pollution

Govt relaxes location policy for industries

Is IPL using up Bengaluru's water supply?

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