<p>Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/11/2024.</p> <p>It was complained that residents of BLK (North) GK-I RWA
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) in connection with environmental pollution on the Assagao Plateau and its vicinity. The Assagao Communidade and residents in the locality had objected to the dumping and burning of garbage by MMC on Assagao hill. Acting on this, the GSPCB had directed MMC to immediately stop dumping of
KOLKATA, 14 FEB: The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) receives several complaints against radiations from mobile network towers, but it is unable to act on them as it has not been delegated any power to deal with electro-pollution. The WBPCB officials said that harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation from telecommunication towers is a much-debated topic and had been adequately resear
<p>In October 2010, nine ministries and commissions of China jointly issued <i>Guidance on the Strengthening of Dioxin Pollution Prevention</i> [Ministry of Environmental Protection of People’s Republic of China (MEP) 2010], which requires key dioxin-emitting industries to carry out comprehensive actions to reduce dioxin emissions.
Do you want a country full of cars? Cars cause cancer. Scientists can even measure the cancer potency levels of the cars we ride. The so called cancer potency index has emerged as an important tool for risk assessment the world over. But think twice bef
It's time South Asian countries took Iaction to tackle the POP menace. To begin with, they should tell the West that South Asia is not a dirty clumpyard where they can get rid of their toxic wastes
Belgium authorities found carcinogenic dioxins in food products. And they brushed the matter under the carpet. Now, Europe is facing an international crisis
Australia s move to return to aborigines land located on former nuclear test site draws flak
dow Chemical has been asked to clean-up its act in the us. It's been charged with spreading contaminants. This comes soon after a row in India over shifting of toxic waste from the Union Carbide
Diesel vehicles still have a long way to go as far as controlling particulate emissions is concerned and at the current level of technology development, diesel is harmful to public health
The cancer causing potential of diesel cars is more than twice that of petrol cars in India
