New systems, old habits

Launched in 2014, the new-age regulatory mechanism for highly polluting industries remains a non-starter due to poor planning, hasty execution …

Waving off pollution inspection not right for ease of doing business

NGT noted large-scale violations of environmental norms by industries, which went unchecked

पर्यावरण मंजूरी की सही प्रक्रिया ही समाधान

भारत ने औद्योगिक समूहों में प्रदूषण स्तरों का आकलन करने के लिए एक नए सूत्र की घोषणा की है, यह किसी औद्योगिक क्षेत्र के ...

Newer, not better

While India announces a new formula to assess pollution levels in industrial clusters, it shies away from addressing the core problem of how to …

Guidelines for new pollution monitoring system out

After a three-year-delay, the pollution control board has published guidelines for continuous emission monitoring system, giving some hope to get …

Law made tough for noise makers

Will authorities enforce the rules?  

Under continuous check

The continuous emission monitoring system to curb air and water pollution can herald a new era in India's environmental regime

States asked to clean up

No permits in high-polluted areas  

US sets mercury emission limits

India still far from setting standards for toxic pollutants from power plants

Scientists discover green way to produce steel

Closer scrutiny by NGO Centre for Science and Environment, however, shows the process is not quite as CO2 emission-free as claimed

Bokaro's displaced still await compensation

Residents of most villages whose land was acquired for the Bokaro steel plant have no jobs or means of living. Those who were compensated are …