US will push for ambitious climate change targets in Paris
US has said it would push for an ambitious climate change agreement at the upcoming Paris summit in Paris. Washington said, United States will be pushing for an agreement that…
CPCB for stopping use of firecrackers after 10 pm
AMN / The Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB, has recommended strict enforcement of stopping use of firecrackers after 10 pm. The recommendation comes amidst concern for noise and air pollution…
Developed world should give more climate proposals: India
AMN / India’s Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that India is hopeful of an equitable and just climate agreement in Paris, but the developed world will have to come…
GT orders trucks entering Delhi to pay environmental tax
Trucks entering Delhi will now have to pay environmental tax. Acting tough to curb pollution in the national capital, the National Green Tribunal today directed all commercial vehicles entering Delhi…
India pledges to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35% by 2030
Ahead of the climate change summit in Paris later this year, India has pledged to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 per cent from the 2005 level.…
Centre unveils green highway policy to promote green covers along NH corridors
The government has launched Green Highways policy to promote green covers along National Highway corridors with participation of farmers, private sector and government institutions. Launching the scheme, Road Transport and…
B’desh PM Hasina wins UN Award for leadership on climate change
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as one of the winners of the UN’s highest environmental accolades – Champion of the Earth in recognition of Bangladesh’s far-reaching initiatives…
Govt ban on multi-dose vial of Diclofenac to save vultures
Environment Ministry has recommended ban on multi-dose vial of Diclofenac to save vultures. It has requested Health Ministry to restrict the pack of Diclofenac for human use in single dose…
NGT slaps Rs 1.41 crore fine on Agra builders for polluting Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of Rs 1.41 crore upon three builders for directly discharging sewage into river Yamuna in Taj city Agra. Hearing a petition filed…
Only bio-degradable idols to be immersed in Yamuna: NGT
AMN / With the festive season soon approaching, the National Green Tribunal, NGT has passed a slew of directions to prevent pollution of the Yamuna river. It includes a ban…