Waste management in news on May 2
A round-up of the latest news and developments on waste management
Pollution in news on May 4
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution
Kashang hydroelectric project works awarded without clearances, says CAG
The audit report highlights that no NOC from panchayat or approval for diversion of forestland was obtained for the 195-MW project
Courts must dispose of 57 environment cases a day to clear backlog in a year
The current rate is just nine cases a day
Forest fires in India increased by 125 per cent in last two years
Madhya Pradesh recorded most forest fires than any other state in 2017
Delhi’s groundwater plummets
As groundwater levels fall to crisis levels, the government moves to limit use of borewells, but activists say it's not enough, and not based on …
NGT pulls up UP municipalities for sewage discharge into Ganga
The tribunal refuses to accept financial crunch as the reason behind the nagar palikas polluting the river
Noida landfill protests: Residents celebrate kooda Yoga Day
Residents protesting against a dump site did sadan and kachra aasan to highlight the irony that while yoga is being promoted, the government is …
Why a landfill and waste-to-energy plant in Delhi Ridge is a bad idea
A recent SC order approving a recommendation to set up a landfill and a Waste-to-Energy plant in Delhi Ridge is an ill-thought move
People must be told that Ganga water is even unfit for bathing: NGT
The court is of the opinion that common people should be informed about the impacts of polluted river water
Eyes on the forest
Noida residents and activists are fighting to ensure their city forest is not converted into a concretised space
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Why should we not stay green nod for Char Dham highway? SC asks Centre
Neglecting environmental concerns can be disastrous for mountain state, NGO petitioner cautions
Is Rs 5-crore penalty on fly ash polluters really enough?
The NGT penalty, when compare with the profit coal power plants make, doesn’t look very effective
Tamil Nadu order to close Sterlite plant against natural justice: NGT panel
Pollution control board didn’t give company enough notice, says committee; Vedanta, state can make submissions December 7
Banni Maldharis approach NGT with reneged community forest rights claims
Banni Breeder Association, an organisation of pastoralists, want the titles recognising the community's claimed rights
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (December 3-7)
Reconsider green clearance mechanism for small-scale mining: NGT to Centre
It says district-level authorities do not have the expertise to assess environmental impacts of mining projects
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (December 6-14)
Here are 3 of 21,000 industrial pollution cases pending in Indian courts
Industrial pollution cases in Indian courts often span over decades and, as a result, the country had over 21,000 pending court cases on …
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (December 14-21)
Rewind 2018: Development and fire eat up India’s forest cover
The country’s greenery suffered several blows in the past year as it was compromised for vertical growth and authorities could not curb …
Rewind 2018: Urbanisation creates chaos in India
Challenges and possible solutions to the rising population in urban areas
Rewind 2018: Is India’s head above water?
Here’s a lowdown on how India struggled to get its act together as its groundwater levels dipped and water bodies diminished
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