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Alarmed by the untreated solid waste adding to the pollution load in the Capital, the Supreme Court sought a ‘concrete action plan’ to fix Delhi’s garbage woes.
Read Full ArticleQuestions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but an example of how siting rules can be bent to accommodate a heavily polluting enterprise.
Aravali Hills: Supreme Court admits petition challenging the amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The case is now listed for July for a final hearing.
Overview of the Blue Economy's impact on food security, India's fisheries initiatives, and global efforts towards sustainable marine resource management.
Supreme Court rejects Vedanta's plea to reopen its Tamil Nadu copper plant, citing environmental concerns and prioritizing resident health.
Ganga River water in Bengal is unfit for bathing due to this reason. Read the full report to know more.
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a Belgian over a 2018 Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy, ruling the forest fire deaths as a natural calamity.
Supreme Court to oversee environmental bodies, ensuring effective law enforcement and institutional accountability in ecological governance.
Supreme Court rules against uniform criteria for identifying forests across states, upholding state-specific approaches due to diverse geographies.
Supreme Court orders a new committee to resolve the Pennar river dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, amidst contrasting state views.
Water of five villages near Bandhwari landfill to be tested after NGT tells Gurgaon civic body to form a team to check groundwater contamination in villages.
Explore COP28's pledges to transition from fossil fuels, India's role, key agreements, and ongoing climate challenges.
Supreme Court orders Centre to frame policy in 6 months for phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles, emphasizing the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment.
The COP28 has concluded with a landmark agreement among nearly 200 countries to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels, marking a significant step towards the eventual end of the oil age. F...
The National Green Tribunal has imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on Haryana for not filing a report on illegal mining. Read more to know about the case.
Supreme Court of India rules denying child care leave for mothers of disabled kids violates constitutional rights.
23 April, 2024 11:15 AMQuestions on the suitability of waste-to-energy plants in Delhi are not new, but the 2,000 tonnes per day Waste to Energy (WTE) plant, situated in the middle of the dense residential areas around Sukhdev Vihar, is not just a major environmental worry but an example of how siting rules can be bent to accommodate a heavily polluting enterprise.
23 April, 2024 12:29 PMSupreme Court rules movie trailers aren't promises or offers, not enforceable by law.
23 April, 2024 03:01 PMSC expands contempt case to include FMCGs for misleading ads, grills IMA, asks for government affidavits.
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