NGT bans open defecation, waste dumping on Yamuna floodplains
AMN The National Green Tribunal NGT today banned open defecation and dumping of waste on the floodplains of the Yamuna and announced an environment compensation of Rs 5,000 for those…
2 Indian activists wins Green Oscars
Two Indian activists have won the annual Whitley Awards, popularly known as the ‘Green Oscars’, for their works in the field of animal and bird conservation in India. Sanjay Gubbi,…
Over-speeding vehicles in Kaziranga National Park to pay Rs 5K
AMN The National Green Tribunal today said that any vehicle found over-speeding inside the Kaziranga National Park will have to pay an environment compensation of Rs 5,000 besides challan under…
Trump delays decision on Paris climate deal
US President Donald Trump has delayed a decision to honor or walk away from the Paris climate accord until he returns from Europe late this month. The White House postponed…
Nations urge United States to stay in Paris climate agreement
AMN Climate change negotiators are meeting in the German city of Bonn. They have called for the United States to stay in the Paris agreement. Delegates from some 190 countries…
G7 energy ministers fail to agree on statement on climate change
G7 Energy Ministers have failed to reach agreement on a joint statement on climate change after the United States expressed reservations. Italian Minister for Economic Development, Carlo Calenda, who chaired…
SC bans sale, registration of BS-IV vehicles from April 1
TIA NEWS In a big blow to automobile firms, the Supreme Court today banned sale and registration of vehicles, which are not BS-IV compliant, in India from April 1 when…
NGT seeks response of Centre, TN govt & others on oil spill
A Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought response of the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government and others on a plea seeking compensation for people affected by the…
India approves ratification of 2nd Commitment of Kyoto Protocol
Our Correspondent / NEW DELHI FOLLOW ON TWITTER The India’s Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to ratify the Second Commitment Period of…
Air pollution serious problem, need urgent attention:SC
TIA NEWS / NEW DELHI FOLLOW US ON TWITTER The Supreme Court has warned that the problem of air pollution is very serious and solutions need to be found urgently.…