Centre gives six months to deal with cases of environmental clearance violations

A notification issued by the environment ministry gives project proponents a one-time opportunity to apply for ECs stipulating remedial measures

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

Chaos in reforms

The TSR Subramanian Committee report, meant to suggest environmental governance reforms, creates more confusion

Licence to mine

Supreme Court allows conditional resumption of iron ore mining in Goa

Minor no more

Environment ministry regulates mining of minor minerals, finally

Experts without expertise

National Green Tribunal disapproves appointment of people without relevant experience to expert appraisal committees, asks environment ministry …

Green tribunal orders closure of illegal industries in Jasodharpur

Most units in the industrial area were operating without consent of Uttarakhand pollution control board

Wasteland or wetland?

Three panels’ reports later, green tribunal wants re-evaluation of Nirma project site

Living on the edge

Coastal South Asia is fragile and vulnerable to climate change impacts. Yet, governments are setting up industries, ports and promoting tourism …