Vizag gas leak: Styrene levels 500 times more on May 8: CSE Analysis
Levels of three volatile organic compounds also high
Visakhapatnam gas leak: LG Polymers neglected safety norms, finds govt probe
The company — owned by South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd — also ignored a warning sign in December last year, the report said
Vizag gas leak: Pollution control officials sceptical over new law
CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy has stressed on need to frame a new Act to control pollution in the state, especially in hazardous industries
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (May 2-8, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week&…
The complete story of Vizag gas leak
What happened, why it happened and who is liable
Accident at Sainor unit in Vizag more proof of companies bypassing rules
Life-saving equipments were absent on-site though the company had approvals to show they were present
Seizure of LG Polymers: Was it a good or bad decision
While some aspects of the Andhra Pradesh High Court were well thought of, others could have been given more consideration
Vizag gas leak: Who is liable?
Centre for Science and Environment attributes accident to LG Polymers’ negligence, not adhering to safety protocol
Vizag gas leak: How styrene affects humans, animals
Exposure to 20 parts per million of styrene over eight years of working around styrene increases reaction time in subjects
Vizag gas leak puts spotlight on lack of safety precautions
Overheating, corrosion likely responsible for styrene gas leak
Neyveli Lignite boiler blast leaves 6 dead, 17 injured
Several workers feared trapped; second blast at the power plant in two months
Vizag gas leak: 8 reported dead
The styrene gas leak occurred in LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd chemical factory
Vizag gas leak: Govt report details short and long-term impact on nearby areas
The gas leak resulted in several impacts on the health of the people who lived in five villages located near the chemical plant managed by the&…
Vizag gas leak: Curtain calls on the accountability of LG Polymers
Lapses in managing styrene monomer gas in the plant and lack of timely emergency response measures led to the styrene gas leak
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (May 25-29, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week
Industrial accidents: Time for Neyveli Lignite to take a call
Management should decide the fate of the old plant units immediately
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 26, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Vishakhapatnam gas leak: What were the errors and what are the lessons
Industrial management methodologies have to be fine-tuned in line with the COVID-19 pandemic, not only to ensure safety but to function effectively
Why draft EIA 2020 needs a revaluation
The point of contention in the draft Environment Impact Assessment is post-facto clearance and less public participation with affected …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 8, 2020)
