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

Is Rs 25 lakh compensation enough for Okhla waste-to-energy plant?

The facility has been allegedly emitting various pollutants for years including carcinogens such as furans and dioxins

Green tribunal asks Odisha to pass order on tree-felling for POSCO

Says states must apply its mind and pass order in accordance with Forest Conservation Act

Experts without expertise

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

NGT orders Singrauli polluters to provide clean drinking water to residents, or face closure

Directs industries in the coal and power hub to stop dumping industrial waste into Rihand reservoir and connected rivers

Green tribunal clears way for OPG power plant in Gujarat

Appeal challenging state EIA authority's decision to amend conditions of environment clearance dismissed

Clearance of OPG thermal power plant under scanner

Petitioner at green tribunal hearing alleges violation of clearance conditions, insufficient environmental impact assessments of OPG Power’…

Wasteland or wetland?

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

NGT reverses closure order for Sterlite’s Tuticorin plant

Tribunal-appointed committee holds meeting in Chennai; Vedanta subsidiary awaits permission to resume operations

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 …

NGT slaps Rs 15 crore ‘fine’ on Delhi hospital

The hospital had started construction work without obtaining environmental clearance

Minor no more

Environment ministry regulates mining of minor minerals, finally

MoEF directed to reassess Pipavav port expansion project

National Green Tribunal reprimands environment ministry for casual evaluation