Pollution levels recorded in the National Capital Region on Deepavali and the two following days were in close agreement with forecasts that assumed that the entire stock of unsold firecrackers in the city was used.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Oct 2017

India has been ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths. 2.51 million deaths in 2015

posted by Jawwad Kazi 21st Oct 2017

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune recently rejected a plea by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) challenging its jurisdiction to decide whether it could construct around the prohibited area near riverbed. 

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017

Nearly 225 companies that manufacture electronic goods served notice by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC) for not complying with electronic-waste procurement norms

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017

As per the original plan, cleaning the Ganga was inextricably linked to ensuring that ecological flows —or a minimum quantity of water at various stretches— were maintained.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017