CSE praises NTPC’s fly ash transfer move from its Rihand plant
Such steps, if replicated, can help address the issue of overabundance of fly ash piling up in major power-producing states of India
Duty on minor produce will violate forest rights: Experts
The first draft to amend Indian Forest Act proposes to impose duty on minor produce that several tribals depend on for livelihood
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (August 12-16)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Can forest clearance grantees have their names added in record of rights, MoEF&CC asks states
The environment ministry on February 22 wrote to all states, seeking their views on the matter, according to documents
Govt's fast tracking of draft rules on antibiotic residues commendable
It will position India as a responsible nation tackling antimicrobial resistance, besides improving conditions in preventing the menace
India and France invite countries to join International Solar Alliance
The initiative by the developing world that claims to address solar energy needs will be introduced at COP21
Deadline extension for coal power plants will harm air pollution fight: CSE
Calls for bringing in an effective incentive penalty-based system
Leverage scrappage investments for bigger gains
An important step forward. Needs firmer commitments on incentives for green recovery
Disengaging with WII should be given rethink, MoEF&CC tells PMO: RTI
In a letter to the PMO, ministry agrees ‘in principle’ to disengage with IIFM
CSE’s annual media conclave, the Anil Agarwal Dialogue, to be held from March 1-4
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will release the State of India’s Environment 2022 report at …
Tale of transboundary river conflict: Understanding Kalasa-Banduri dam project
Goa and Karnataka are dependent on each other for their water needs. For the last few years, however, the states have been in a logjam over the …
Update land records to include FRA titles allotted, MoEF&CC directs states
Activists welcome ministry’s move citing conflict between tribals and officials when land records do not record FRA titles
Cancel environmental clearance to Ambuja coal washery: NGT panel to environment ministry
The impact assessment reports lack comprehensive environment management plans, says the committee
Reassess consents for upcoming coal power plants to prevent pollution norm violation
Some 95 per cent of the upcoming power stations have not made any plans to meet new pollution norms due to loose enforcement
Flawed forestry clearance mechanism needs an urgent fix
The MoEFCC must recognise that ill-planned intrusion of developmental projects into natural habitats is one of the most serious threats to long-…
Centre notifies green credit programme
To incentivise eco-friendly actions; focus on water conservation and afforestation in initial phase
CSE welcomes MoEFCC’s new notification on brick kilns
It is a welcome step from MoEFCC to reign in uncomplying brick kilns through technology roadmaps or cleaner fuel options, says CSE
Why is there no serious discussion on NOx control in the power sector?
Industry has peddled straw man arguments about primary control technology being not competent enough to control power plant emissions
Odisha seeks panel nod for forest clearance transfer from POSCO ltd to Jindal Steel
Forest Advisory Committee says Union Environment Ministry will seek legal opinion on the issue
Do away with forest clearance to explore mining activities: Mines ministry to MoEF&CC
Since survey and investigation for mining opportunities during exploration do not cause any perceptible changes in forest land, these could be …
Gas-based two wheelers launched to curb air pollution
As per the idle emission test, the hydrocarbon emissions from CNG retrofitted two-wheelers are 75 per cent lesser as compared to their petrol-…
Supreme Court foils Odisha government’s bid to takeover the sacred Niyamgiri Hils
The apex court asked the state government to file a fresh plea with all the stakeholders including the Dongria Kondhs on board
Parliamentary Standing Committee rejects TSR Subramanian report on environmental laws
TSR panel had proposed new law, institutions and mechanisms to fast track green clearances
Experts irked over revised structure of Central Empowered Committee
New notification gives unprecedented powers to central government
MoEF&CC chooses minerals over biodiversity, clears rail track in Western Ghats despite red flags
The Hospet-Vasco Da Gama project has the potential to “damage the integrity of the last remaining wilderness of the Western Ghats” …