Simply Put: Environment and development
EU’s Carbon Border Tax: Is it regressive and protectionist or an incentive for global decarbonisation?
This measure is being imposed in an already uneven context, say experts
Plenty of Permits
First ever image of a black hole unveiled
It is a 'breakthrough for humanity', say scientists
Gujarat RIL case study shows weaknesses of environmental impact assessment in India
Focus on economic growth has diluted the EIA in India
EU climate law sets direction but lacks urgency: WWF
We need a climate GPS system, but this proposal is only a compass, it said
Thermal power plants must assess health impact for green clearance
Environment ministry notification mandates bi-annual health check-ups for workers
NGT slaps Rs 15 crore ‘fine’ on Delhi hospital
The hospital had started construction work without obtaining environmental clearance
Remembering Vimal Bhai: The environmental activist, social justice warrior and an inspiration
Bhai was crucial in bringing institutional changes in environmentalism in India
As told to Parliament (March 21, 2023): Maternal mortality went down to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
GM Mustard: Doctors demand ban on crops, uprooting of trial plantations
Over 100 doctors across India submit letter to PM Modi warning of health concerns
Costly push to mega projects
Cabinet Committee for Investment may dilute environmental and forest clearances
Investment trick
How ecologically damaging projects are perpetuating a fallacy
Nuclear utility grabs land
Public sector NPCIL encroaches upon mango plantations near its Ratnagiri plant
NHPC cornered over Subansiri
Reports pick apart NHPC’s hydel project in Assam, call for design overhaul
Coal mine expansion made easy
One-time capacity expansion does not require public hearing, says environment ministry
Smaller eco zone irks ministry
Central Empowered Committee wants to reduce eco-sensitive zones around protected areas
Irongate opened
Shah Commission report shows how authorities, mine owners stripped Goa of iron
EU aviation emissions tax: Indian airlines face fine of €30,000
Chinese carriers may be fined €2.4 million for not complying with rules
India Inc’s new bogey
Industry raises the decibel against green clearances
Licence to mine
Supreme Court allows conditional resumption of iron ore mining in Goa
Deaf to nuclear plant protests
Government tries to begin work on the 1,400 MW plant in Madhya Pradesh
Drowned in power
Hydropower plants in Himachal Pradesh sell electricity at a loss due to lack of buyers
Breaking the impasse of 2013
MoEF directed to reassess Pipavav port expansion project
National Green Tribunal reprimands environment ministry for casual evaluation