Category : Environment

‘To meet the challenges of congestion, pollution and fuel consumption, India needs to do better urban planning and management. We need to have a better public transport system that can appeal people and encourage them to minimally use their private vehicles. Absence of

‘The phasing out of nearly 100 substances that were being used in refrigerators and air conditioners, and restrictions on aerosols’ use worldwide have stopped the ozone layer from being depleted further. Although it is not yet increasing, it is expected to get its

To create environment awareness among students so that they can, in turn, create awareness in the society at large, Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board has come up with a ‘Green School’ project in government schools. Considering that deforestation is one of the major

About 165 industries that are located along the Ganga on a 450-kilometre stretch between Kannauj and Varanasi have been found violating the pollution norms as they are depositing sewage and industrial waste from factories directly into the river. Doubting the efficiency of the

Following the collision of MSC Chitra MV Khalijia on August 7, that had caused major oil spill in Mumbai harbour, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has claimed damages of three crore rupees to clean up the spill. The other claims in damage

To ensure better implementation of environmental regulations in the country, the government is considering enhancing the penalty and having speedy trials to nail green offenders. To check violations at coastal areas, they might be monitored through satellites. Seeking an amendment in Environment Protection

To initiate environment-friendly campaigns in India, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has appointed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as national green ambassador.   ‘I have been talking to Priyanka about how she can be a part of environment-friendly campaigns nationally and be involved

To ensure better implementation of environmental regulations in the country, the government is considering enhancing the penalty and having speedy trials to nail green offenders. To check violations at coastal areas, they might be monitored through satellites. Seeking an amendment in Environment Protection

To initiate environment-friendly campaigns in India, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh has appointed Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as national green ambassador.   ‘I have been talking to Priyanka about how she can be a part of environment-friendly campaigns nationally and be involved

The cloudburst that resulted in devastating flash floods in Leh on August 6 was the worst one to hit the north Himalayan region in the last two decades. Considering that cloudburst is a rare phenomenon in the region, scientists are of the opinion