Page 7 - Environment

Indian CBG industry will see interest from investors: EverEnviro MD

EverEnviro Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Girdhar speaks about India's second stab at Compressed Bio-Gas, after an initial attempt to convert waste-to-gas failed

2023: NGT cracks whip to spur officials to strive for cleaner air, water

As large swathes of India gasped for breath, choking on air laden with contaminants, the National Green Tribunal grappled with a wide range of environmental issues, including pollution of the Ganga and quality and quantity of groundwater and air pollution in 2023. It went to the extent of imposing huge penalties on states like Delhi and Bihar for poor liquid and solid waste management. In February, the tribunal directed the Delhi government to pay Rs 2,232 crore as environmental compensation for improper management of solid and liquid waste, while in May it imposed a staggering Rs 4,000 crore compensation on Bihar. The green panel also passed orders to check over-exploitation of natural resources. It took suo motu (on its own) cognisance of industrial and environmental disasters, and awarded compensation to the victims. A highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the Ganga and Yamuna. Express

NTPC seeks public nod for Sipat project expansion in Chhattisgarh

Set up with an approximate project Cost of Rs 7,000 crore, the unit does not require any additional land or water allocation. The plant is receiving water from the Hasdeo River

Developed India would have to solve pollution, climate change challenge

India's attempt to reduce poverty with high economic growth will be compromised if it is unable to provide better living spaces, writes Amarjeet Sinha

COP28: UN says 63 countries have backed pledge to curb cooling emission

The Global Cooling Pledge marks the world's first collective focus on climate-warming emissions from cooling, which includes refrigeration for food and medicine and air conditioning

6 in 10 urban Indians worried about climate change, its long-term impact

Urban Indians believe the effect of climate change is severe and likely to worsen in the next 10 years

Weigh the risks of EB-5 citizenship route

Remember, capital invested in the EB-5 programme must be "at risk", meaning no guarantees can be provided on returns, and even the investment can be lost

A blueprint for climate finance at COP28

India must advocate for reshaping the discourse on climate finance, shifting the focus from annual to cumulative emissions

You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers: Gopal Rai questions BJP

Air quality in parts of the national capital continued in the 'Severe' category on Tuesday morning as the city woke up once again to smog that limited visibility

Don't burst crackers, light diyas: Delhi Environment Minister on Diwali

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital

CBAM should consider where country is going, not just where it is: Stern

For emerging markets and developing economies outside China, the total flow of climate-related investment should be $2.4 trillion, said Stern

National Boss Day 2023: Date, history, significance and best wishes

National Boss Day is celebrated every year on October 16, this day recognises the dedicated Boss whose hard work leads to personal, professional and organisational growth

Global water resources in crisis, river conditions deviate from normal: WMO

More than 50 per cent of catchment areas globally witnessed deviations from normal river discharge conditions last year, posing a significant challenge in providing water to an increasingly vulnerable world grappling with climate change, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organisation. The report titled "WMO State of Global Water Resources 2022 Report" provides an independent and consistent global-scale quantitative assessment of water resources in large river basins in comparison to the long-term average for various variables like river discharge, groundwater, evaporation, soil moisture and inflow to reservoirs. It stated that the hydrological cycle was spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activities. The consequences of this imbalance are devastating, with droughts and extreme rainfall events wreaking havoc on both lives and economies. The melting of snow, ice, and glaciers intensifies flood risks and jeopardises long-term water security

Meeting of rubber-producing nations discusses need to mechanise sector

The need for collective efforts to address issues of natural rubber-producing countries, such as mechanisation of the sector, increased labour costs and environmental problems, was discussed at a meeting here on Monday. Discussions on topics relevant to the sector, including the current global scenario post-COVID pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, were also held as part of the annual meeting of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), a statement said. India's Rubber Board chairman Sawar Dhanania inaugurated the meeting, the theme of which was 'Natural Rubber Industry: Challenges and Policy Options in the 21st Century'. Addressing the programme, Dhanania said the association should prioritise issues common for all and formulate appropriate policies. Mechanisation of the sector, promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening of the supply chain and value addition for rubber wood will ensure the existence of rubber farmers everywhere, he ...

Greenwashing in India Inc: Environment scores create a sense of suspicion

Companies' disclosures should be verified by a single unit under Sebi to avoid disparity in methods

PM Modi is leader of the world in environment, says Israeli diplomat

Shoshani actively participated in the cleanliness, and cleaned the beach with broom and also picked up the garbage with his hands to put into a dustbin

Gurdaspur district launches novel initiative to curb stubble burning

Stop stubble burning and get special treatment at government offices. The Gurdaspur district administration has come up with this novel idea to curb crop residue burning, one of the major reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution in the national capital region in October and November. Farmers who abstain from stubble burning will be recognised as environment protectors ('vatavaran de rakhe') and given appreciation certificates. By showing it, they can avoid queues at government offices. Not just farmers, villages which report zero stubble burning in the harvesting season will also get the 'vatavaran de rakhe' certificates and will be prioritised for any development project. The window for sowing wheat, a Rabi crop, is very short after paddy harvest. Hence, farmers set their fields on fire to quickly clear the crop residue and prepare the sowing of the next crop. With about 31 lakh hectares of paddy sowing area, Punjab produces around 180 lakh to 200 lakh tonnes of paddy st

If Mother Nature were to come calling

Even as the world grapples with escalating climate crises, corporate priorities in India continue to favour optics over genuine environmental action in their brand building effort

PM's 'global talk' on environment at G20 at odds from 'local walk': Cong

The Congress on Sunday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on environment at the G20 Summit as "sheer hypocrisy", and claimed his "global talk" is completely at odds from the "local walk". Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of comprehensively dismantling India's environmental protections and snatching away the rights of the most vulnerable communities dependent on forests. "The PM's statements at the G20 and other summits globally are sheer hypocrisy. While destroying protections for India's forests and biodiversity, and diluting the rights of Adivasis and forest-dwelling communities, he talks of environment, climate action and equity. "The 'Global Talk' is completely at odds from the 'Local Walk'," Ramesh said in a statement. He said during a Doordarshan chat with students in 2014, the prime minister had said, The climate has not changed, we have changed. "The self-styled Vishwaguru has come a long way in hypocrisy.The prime minister has used the

G20 Summit: Global Biofuel Alliance & other initiatives launched by India

Global Biofuel Alliance, G20 Satellite Mission for Environment and Climate Observation, and Green Credit Initiative among initiatives launched under India's G20 Summit presidency