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105 Urban Local Bodies registered for EPR with CPCB

105 ULBs in Karnataka register for EPR with CPCB; Kalaburagi & Belagavi to benefit from proximity to cement factories; BBMP also aiming to earn revenue; CMCs to generate data on plastic waste & update CPCB; Brand owners to pay fee for collection, segregation & processing; DWCC to play key role…

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Pollution board fines IOC, BPCL

CPCB fines IOC & BPCL for not installing pollution control devices at petrol pumps; IOC fined ₹1cr, BPCL ₹2cr. Petrol vapour contains cancer-causing substances; pumps ordered to install VRS to prevent vapours from escaping. IOC's financial implication limited to ₹1cr; BPCL received notice to pay ₹2cr. Notices received Oct 19,…

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NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution caused by stubble burning

National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Punjab chief secretary and member secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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NGT seeks report from CPCB on dumping of garbage in areas close to Kerala border

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NGT forms panel to simplify and enforce guidelines for Vinayaka idols’ immersion

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Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

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Hyderabad’s Ganesh festival is ‘immersed’ in controversy

While Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi announced that idols made of PoP as well as the clay will be immersed in the Hussainsagar, despite the High Court’s orders

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Chennai scores high as pollution stays within permissible limits: NCAP tracker

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report and analysis of air pollution levels across 10 cities throws insights into breaching and safety limits

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Explained | Altering green laws

Will new penalties on environment violations soften the blow for air, water and land polluters?

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Be mindful while issuing NOCs for fuel outlets: NGT

‘Officials must clarify guidelines’

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New rules spur opportunities for e-waste recyclers

Draft rules in public domain for consultation

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What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

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NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

MoEFCC also directed to get fresh studies on carrying capacity and environment impact done before permitting further expansion

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Deadline extended for fitting emission control devices in diesel power gensets, TNPCB informs HC

Time limit for non attainment cities has been extended up to September 30, 2022, while others get time till March 31, 2023

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U.N. report reference to Moradabad as among world’s noisiest cities may be flawed

A perusal of the UNEP research paper suggests no reference to Moradabad but mentions noise levels in Aurangabad, Chandigarh and Kolkata.

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Most of Ganga clean, claims Jal Shakti Ministry

Water quality clean enough for bathing and capable for supporting the ecosystem for almost the entire stretch, says Minister

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Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the notification of the new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022

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Green court stops construction of skyscraper next to Delhi University

Hearing a plea by the Delhi University, the National Green Tribunal today halted the proposed construction of a residential complex next to its North Campus. The university had challenged the environmental clearance granted to the project, which is being built by Young Builders Pvt Ltd. Newslaundry has reported how the…

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