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
UPPCB chairman appointed in violation of NGT orders, claims activist
JPS Rathore — a former state BJP vice president — was also not qualified to hold the position of chairperson, the activist claimed
Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers in India
Down To Earth’s recently launched biennial publication shows crucial links between environment and health, some of them yet unexplored
World's consumption levels are breaking new records, says report
The consumption demands of more than seven billion people are exerting pressure on the planet's finite resources
India’s smart cities will need smart transport
With many Indian cities set to become larger than most countries, both in terms of GDP and population, mobility should be high on agenda
Silent threat
Studies show modern kitchen is not as safe as believed. Use of exhausts, effective ventilation can reduce household pollution
EPCA has recommended ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi: environment minister tells Parliament
Benefits of CNG transition are not visible due to growth in diesel vehicles, says recent report by Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) …
Diwali is far, but smog is here
Slow wind speed and pollution build up chokes people; authorities fail to issue health alerts
Rapid transit for BRT corridors
Delhi High Court dismisses plea to scrap bus rapid transit corridors; state plans 14 more
Rings of evidence
Tree trunks tell a tale of post-war pollution in the uk
Zero-emission mass transport in hills: Lessons from Himachal
Hill states need a different demand-aggregation model for procurement of electric buses to meet their unique requirements
EPCA directs slew of measures as Delhi air turns noxious again
Diesel generator sets to be banned; construction and industrial projects asked to adhere strictly to norms
Power ministry asks MoEF&CC to dilute emission norms for coal-based power stations
The norms have been awaiting implementation since 2017 although they were first notified in 2015
Only 50% of India’s pollution authorities make real-time data public: CSE analysis
As of February 2020, nearly 39% pollution control boards (states and Union territories) shared data in public domain
Eight reasons why Delhi is a commuter’s nightmare
The capital's roads are filled with more private vehicles than they can manage, diminishing the air quality for Delhi's citizens
We have crossed the line on climate change, says study
Report reveals that we have breached four of nine limits and threatened the planet’s health
At full throttle
A voluntary effort to promote alternative fuel vehicles in the US goes into overdriveby Chandrachur Ghose
Draft EIA 2020 undercuts India’s biodiversity and climate goals
The proposal to weaken policies for environmental protection with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) draft, 2020, has resulted in …
Draft EIA: SC rejects Centre challenge to Delhi HC translation order
The high court heard a petition asking the Centre to print the draft EIA notification in 22 languages mentioned in the Eight Schedule of the …
Draft EIA notification institutionalises 1 season data for baseline
Such data is needed for assessing impact of a project on the environment; experts fear Environment Impact Assessment studies will become …
Pollution and plants
Ecologists reveal that trees are precise indicators of environmental health, as they show specific symptoms with an increase in air pollution
India’s vehicle industry needs EV mandate, finds CSE study
Mandate for production and sale of e-vehicles will help manufacturers increase supply, diversify e-vehicle models
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 8-13, 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 …
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 2-6, 2020)
Dust pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa raised infant mortality: Study
A 25% spike in local annual mean particulate concentrations in West Africa caused an 18% increase in infant mortality