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Another Covid challenge

Medical waste treatment capacity has to be ramped up urgently

Air pollution: NGT directs CPCB to recover Rs 71 lakh fine from Railways

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kunar Goel passed the order after perusing a report filed by an expert committee

Covid-19 lockdown-like steps may help combat air pollution: Scientists

The lockdown has also resulted in effects that people cannot see, like the gradual repair of the ozone hole, point out scientists

Pollution Control Board bans use of thermocol, plastic for idol immersion

In the guidelines for craftsman, it said that idols made up of traditional virtuous like clay and mud as well as free from plaster of Paris, plastic and thermocol should be encouraged.

Waste no more: A housing societies that grows organic food using manure

Those living in Mahim's Matoshree Pearl and Fortune Heights housing societies have been growing vegetables inside their respective compounds since 2018

Blue skies and brown earth

It has taken a virus, the lowest among species, to teach us that a sustainable transport system can and must be developed

Covid-19: Guidelines for handling waste generated during patients treatment

The CPCB has also written to the state pollution control boards and pollution control committees to consider operation of common bio-medical waste treatment and disposal facility

Air quality improving in India as 130 bn people stay home amid lockdown

Travel restrictions and closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level

NGT directs Haryana govt to finalise policy on Murthal dhabas by March 31

The directions came a day after CPCB told the tribunal that the restaurants in the area have not received nod for functioning and are extracting groundwater without permission.

Pollution regulator threatens to shut 14 thermal plants over emission norms

The pollution watchdog has asked thermal stations in six states to respond within 15 days why these plants should not be closed down

NGT asks CPCB to submit report on guidelines for railway engine emissions

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the apex pollution monitoring body to submit report in a month

NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations

The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.

CPCB calls for stringent measures as air quality turns severe in Delhi

The overall air quality index (AQI) in the national capital read 382 at 4 pm, while the AQI entered the severe zone in Ghaziabad (432), Greater Noida (417) and Noida (414) on Thursday

Pollution watchdog to review existing guidelines on idol immersion: Govt

Some of the states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Kerala have issued directions in accordance with the CPCB guidelines banning non-eco friendly material in making idols

Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air

The bench said "not only the state machinery is responsible but farmers are also responsible for this"

Install assessed air quality monitoring stations in a year: NGT to state

At present, the proposal is to install 202 CAAQMS in 114 cities, out of which process to install 152 is underway

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution could enter 'emergency' zone on Nov 13

A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre

Act against industrial units polluting Ganga: CPCB to four state boards

The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the state boards to process reports of inspections within 15 days

SC censures government on air quality, asks Central Pollution Control Board to form committee

The SC regretted the lack of a plan of action and a graded response to the problem

CPCB opens bank account opened for depositing environment levy on diesel vehicles

Supreme Court had allowed registration of diesel vehicles with engine capacity above 2,000 cc after environment levy equal to 1% of ex-showroom price is paid