In Parliament on December 7, 2016
Vehicle emission standards, depletion of groundwater and death of endangered animals were among the issues discussed at the question hour of …
NGT issues notice to Odisha government for hiding fact about forest in bauxite mine
Details related to forest cover were kept secret to secure environmental clearance from MoEF
NGT slaps Rs 15 crore ‘fine’ on Delhi hospital
The hospital had started construction work without obtaining environmental clearance
Environment in Parliament: Developments from February 25 - March 3
Some important environment and development-related questions raised in Parliament this past week
EIA notification amended to bring small-scale mining under its ambit
The amendment will make environmental clearance compulsory for mining of minor minerals in areas less than or equal to five hectares
SmartCity Kochi gets complete environmental clearance
One of the largest IT parks in the country, it aims to create over 90,000 direct jobs
NDA v UPA? What about a democratic and progressive alliance for environment?
The NDA government has not dismantled the environmental governance structure. But it has also not taken measures to strengthen governance
Environment ministry creates a record in forestland diversion
A new study by Centre for Science and Environment slams system of green clearances
Delhi government exempts small industries from seeking environmental clearance
The decision is likely to benefit 500 kinds of processes which required consent from Delhi Pollution Control Board earlier
Adani project in Mundra has violated environmental norms: MoEF committee report
Report recommends reform of coastal zone regulations, establishment of environment restoration fund
NGT order clears way for Nirma cement plant at cost of wetland
Tribunal has set aside revocation of environmental clearance to Nirma Limited’s proposed cement plant
Parliamentary Standing Committee rejects TSR Subramanian report on environmental laws
TSR panel had proposed new law, institutions and mechanisms to fast track green clearances
Coal companies exempted from public hearing for expansion
One-time hearing okay, says environment ministry
No environmental clearance for T R Baalu's distillery, for now
Madras High Court asks MoEF to look into farmers' complaints
NEAA cancels Srikakulam power project
A day after two protesters die in police firing, appellate authority trashes environmental clearance to Nagarjuna construction
Green tribunal cancels clearance to Sompeta power plant
Nagarjuna construction company asked to apply for fresh environmental clearance
Environmental clearance must for removing mine dumps in Goa: Union mines ministry
Transporting mineral-rich reject in large quantities will cause air pollution and its processing will produce waste, says ministry
NDA government further eases environment clearances for projects
Environment impact assessment notification amended to allow state authorities to clear more projects
Green tribunal stays filling up of Maheshwar dam reservoir
Environment ministry yet to set up committee to supervise lowering of dam gates and partial filling of reservoir
Lavasa city denied green clearance
Environment ministry asks state government to first take credible action against existing violations
Iron ore pelletisation units must seek green clearance: NGT
Environment ministry and pollution control boards to decide whether existing pelletisation units can continue functioning till they obtain clearance
MoEF contests green tribunal order on fresh site inspection of Nirma cement plant
National Green Tribunal defers decision in view of submissions made by government counsel and farmers’ body opposing the project
Green tribunal decides to evaluate Nirma cement plant site afresh
Says project needs to be reassessed in view of conflicting reports of experts
Individual units in investment zones exempted from public hearing
New environment ministry policy says NMIZs need obtain only one time environmental clearance
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