Court digest: Major environmental hearings of the week

The top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Rewind 2018: Was renewable energy in power?

Here are the major policies framed, studies conducted and steps taken in the last year to boost use of renewable energy in India

Supreme Court lifts ban on 16 Bellary mines

Resumption of operations subject to statutory clearances and implementation of relief and rehabilitation plans

MoEF to ban mining around Goa's sanctuaries

At least 156 mining leases were granted by the ministry within 10 km of protected areas

Supreme Court orders removal of illegal residential colony from Corbett

Colony land, meant to be a temporary habitation, had been affecting movement of animals in the forest

MoEF opposes CEC’s recommendation on eco-sensitive zones

Says its recommendation to reduce the size of safety zones for wildlife unscientific

MoEF extends deadline for states to declare eco-sensitive zones around wildlife parks and sanctuaries

It is the last opportunity for states, warns ministry official

The wasteland

Bellary has lost 45 per cent of its forest cover to iron ore mining, says the CEC report

Supreme Court lifts ban on 45 mines in Bellary

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yedduruppa might face CBI probe for his role in illegal mining

Smaller eco zone irks ministry

Central Empowered Committee wants to reduce eco-sensitive zones around protected areas

Supreme Court allows reopening of 90 more mines in Karnataka subject to conditions

Leases of 51 mines cancelled; embargo on new leases lifted

Supreme Court orders CBI probe against Yeddyurappa in mining scam

Jindal Steel Works and South West Mining will also be investigated for allegedly paying bribes to kin of former chief minister

Karnataka to set up special agency to repair damage caused by unbridled mining

It will implement afforestation, conservation and health schemes funded by mining companies

Green rupee in a mess

Forest department shocker to Mumbai suburban residents: pay more to regularise homes on forestland

Residents question hike when Supreme Court is yet to decide dispute over status of their land 

No green nod to iron ore projects dependent on Bellary

Decision follows Supreme Court order banning mining operations in the district

Western Ghats conservation: Kerala panel seeks dilution of Kasturirangan report, stirs controversy

Activists say recommendations of the state panel dilutes will encourage activities that damage ecology of eco-sensitive areas

Chaos in the iron age

After iron ore plunder in Bellary and Goa comes a Supreme Court order that adds confusion to chaos