New initiatives ranging from rejuvenating water bodies, protecting and managing groundwater, and reviving wetland ecosystems are expected to nudge actions towards reviving river ecosystems
By Debolina Kundu 15/01/2024
The report was sought to decide if the pollution caused by stone crushing units should be brought under the law on requirement of prior environmental clearance
By PTI 08/01/2024
Sustainability Review 2023: The tribunal observed that nearly all states and Union Territories (UTs) were yet to bridge the gap between sewage generation and treatment. It noted the estimates, which said around 30,000 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage...
By PTI 02/01/2024
Through the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licencing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, the government seeks to encourage the middle and upper-middle class to switch to public transport
By PTI 26/12/2023
The tribunal also directed initiation of criminal prosecution against industries which are discharging pollutants into the river
By PTI 21/12/2023
US Special Envoy on Climate Change said embracing rapid electrification not only aligns with environmental goals but also contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable, and more secure future for the country
By PTI 11/12/2023
Expressing dissatisfaction over the pollution situation not showing any "significant improvement", the tribunal directed the authorities concerned to come up with measures to improve the air quality
By PTI 18/11/2023
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) significantly raises diabetes risk, sounding the alarm on India's escalating health crisis
By Outlook Planet Desk 02/11/2023
Delhi is set to host just one more match, while Mumbai with three more matches with no fireworks show as air pollution in the cities increase
By PTI 02/11/2023
Starting from November 1, only electric, CNG and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns that come within NCR
By PTI 30/10/2023