Pollution-Environment-The Economic Times

Severe water shortages in near future if pollution continues: Scientists

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:50 GMT

The majority of people on Earth people will face severe water shortages within a generation or two if pollution and waste continues unabated, scientists warned at a conference in Bonn Friday.

Tribunal seeks crackdown on units burning plastic

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:59:17 GMT

The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi Police to ensure that no burning of plastic is allowed in west Delhi’s Mundka and Nangloi villages nor is any plastic waste allowed to be carried out of these areas.

Air and noise pollution raise cardiovascular risk

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:29:36 GMT

Both air and noise pollution may increase an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study in which both factors were considered simultaneously.

Emissions from telecom towers is Central subject: COAI

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:21:44 GMT

GSM industry body COAI wants the Centre to instruct states on the policy on radiation emissions from telecom towers, saying the subject comes under the Central government.

Holy Ganga now a poll plank for netas

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:56:03 GMT

It seems that Ganga, the holy river that has been nurturing the Indian civilization since time immemorial but today cursed with manmade pollution, has become a potential issue for all sections like the ruling class, the opposition and non-governmental organisations.

Gangetic River Dolphin, Dugong are now high-priority for conservation

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:13 GMT

The Gangetic River Dolphin, Asian Elephant, Pangolin and Dugong (sea cow) are among some of the most endangered species from India that feature in the Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered map recently developed by the Zoological Society of London.

Everest losing its snow ice cover

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:38:30 GMT

Researchers have found that glaciers in the Mount Everest region including the Sagarmatha national park that surrounds the peak, have shrunk by 13 percent in the last 50 years.

Environment ministry does U-turn on Korba plant

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:11:39 GMT

Within five days of imposing a moratorium on new industries in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district for being the fifth polluted industrial zone in the country, the environment ministry did a U-turn, having cleared a private 3x350 MW thermal power plant.

Carbon dioxide in atmosphere hits historic high: US

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:21:18 GMT

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has broken above 400 parts per million for the first time in human history.

NMC to make Nag river bank free of cattle sheds

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:32:08 GMT

While continuing the desilting and cleaning work on Nag river on 10th day of its drive, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has begun work to also free the river's banks of cattle sheds and meat shops that pollute its water. Meanwhile, a newly constructed bridge on the river at Bharatwada is set to be inaugurated on Sunday.

National green tribunal bans burning of plastic, tyres in Mayapuri scrap market

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:52:52 GMT

To prevent serious injury from being caused to environment and humans, national green tribunal on Wednesday banned burning of plastics, tyres, wires or any such materials in the scrap market of Mayapuri here.

National green tribunal bans burning of plastic, tyres in Delhi's scrap market

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:52:52 GMT

Toxic waste sites detrimental to health in India: Research

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:25:06 GMT

Toxic waste sites in India with elevated levels of lead and chromium are causing disease, disability and even death, leading to loss of healthy years of life among people, according to a new research.

Waste to energy plant in Delhi creating 'hazardous air quality conditions'

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:22:37 GMT

Emissions from the Timarpur-Okhla waste to energy plant are creating "hazardous air quality conditions necessitating immediate abatement of pollutant emissions from this source", Mark Chernaik, a scientist associated with the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide who studied the reports said.

Pollution under control in Kanpur, official says

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:05:57 GMT

The city is astonishingly recording low pollution. According to the data provided by the Pollution Control Board, the level of respirable suspended particulate matter (RSPM) was under control in April.

Gujarat HC takes up pollution in Sabarmati, Vishwamitri, Tapi and Aji

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:27:53 GMT

Gujarat high court on Monday asked four municipal corporations of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, the state health and environment department and the Narmada water resources and water supply department to file affidavits in regards with the polluted condition of four rivers of state’s major cities.

Environment ministry to take strong action for oil leak

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:51:34 GMT

The environment ministry today warned of strong action against oil marketing companies including closure of their plant, if there was any oil leakages in highly populated areas.

Activists up in arms against controversial biotech bill

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:55:55 GMT

The introduction of the controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill in the Lok Sabha by Science and Technology minister, Jaipal Reddy has many civil society groups up in arms.

Lakhs of fish die in Kali Bein

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:33:21 GMT

The historic Kali Bein, which had become an example of rejuvenation of a dead rivulet, is again stinking- this time with lakhs of dead fish in it as the flow of fresh water has been reduced and dirty water continues to flow into it.

PM pitches for subsidy to energize clean energy

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:45:11 GMT

PM Manmohan Singh on Wednesday pitched for subsidizing clean energy to overcome financing problems, even as he blamed rich economies for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions.

China represents 68% of increase in global CO2 emissions, India represents 8%: Study

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:21:30 GMT

India represented 8% of the increase in global energy-related CO2 emissions between 2000 and 2010 according to a report by US based Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). In contrast, China represented a whopping 68% of the increase in global CO2 emissions.

Panel recommends CRZ nod for desalination unit at Kudankulam

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:54:28 GMT

A high-level environment ministry panel has recommended coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) clearance for setting up a desalination unit at Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu.

Plane breaking: New ways give life to old birds

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:13:02 GMT

Airbus for the first time started a 3.2 million euro project called PAMELA-LIFE (Process for Advanced Management of End-of-Life of Aircraft) which dismantled an A300 using green techniques.

GSPCB orders South West Port Limited to control air pollution

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:25:33 GMT

The Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) on Wednesday directed South West Port Limited (SWPL), operated by Jindal Steel, to take necessary steps to control air pollution, and alleged environmental degradation in Mormugao, while handling coal at mechanized plant.

Indore biggest plastic waste generator in MP

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:34:23 GMT

A survey conducted by (CPCB) for the assessment and quantification of plastic waste generation in 60 major cities of the country, has ranked Indore as the largest producer of plastic waste in Madhya Pradesh and the 14th largest across the country.