Bad for people, bad for environment
A new study by Centre for Science and Environment slams system of green clearances
Environment ministry creates a record in forestland diversion
Green tribunal suspends environmental clearance to Gogte Minerals
Chairperson of expert committee that granted clearance had conflict of interest
Revoke stage 1 approval to SAIL, OMCL mines in Odisha: forest panel
Steel authority was illegally using mine lease area in forest for storing and processing iron ore while awaiting clearance
Environment takes backseat during public hearing for pig iron plant expansion near Gandhi ashram
‘Pollute our water, but give us jobs,’ residents plead with Uttam Galwa Metallics
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Science and Technology - Briefs
Weak rules, weaker regulators
Factories flout emission standards at will
Treasure in troubled land
International aid has supported the economy of Afghanistan for 12 years. With aid flow gradually declining, the war-torn country will now have to …
No green nod to iron ore projects dependent on Bellary
Decision follows Supreme Court order banning mining operations in the district
Scientists discover green way to produce steel
Closer scrutiny by NGO Centre for Science and Environment, however, shows the process is not quite as CO2 emission-free as claimed
In Short
Goa's iron ore miners undergo pollution board check
Consent to operate will be withdrawn if mines found extracting excess ore, say officials
Mining in Goa: damage to the environment greater than loss of revenue
Activists demand assessment of impact of mining on state's environment and communities
News 360°
Bokaro's displaced still await compensation
Residents of most villages whose land was acquired for the Bokaro steel plant have no jobs or means of living. Those who were compensated are …
Chaos in the iron age
After iron ore plunder in Bellary and Goa comes a Supreme Court order that adds confusion to chaos
POSCO, a better tomorrow?
Sayantan Bera captures the mood at Jagatsinghpur, Odisha (Photos from June 16 and 17)
Coal ministry cancels allotment of 18 coal blocks
Government to decide the fate of 10 more coal blocks on February 25