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Air monitoring stations to be upgraded
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Air pollution detection in the city and the suburbs will be done in a more systematic and scientific manner in the coming days as the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is gearing up to upgrade
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More hands join campaign to save Ganga
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Yet another social organisation joined the "Ganga Seva Abhiyanam" on Friday. The volunteers of Vishv Kshatriya Mahasabha gave an ultimatum of six months to the government to ensure the uninterrupted flow of Ganga.
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Industrial units fail pollution control test
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The Regional Pollution Control Board (RPCB) of Gautam Budh Nagar has finalized its report on polluting industries in Noida in accordance with the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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HC slaps Rs 100 crore green fine on firm
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The green bench of the Himachal Pradesh high court slapped a fine of Rs 100 crore on Jaiprakash Associates on Friday for setting up a cement plant fraudulently.
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Tribunal to hear plea against nod to Jindal's power plant
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The National Green Tribunal today agreed to hear a plea challenging the environmental clearance granted to Jindal Power Ltd on November 4, 2011, for increasing the capacity of its 1,200 MW
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District munsif issues injunction order to curb felling of trees
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In an effort to protect the city's green cover, principle district munsif C Alakesan issued an injunction order on Thursday, preventing the district collector and highways department chief engineer from felling trees
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Bio-Medical waste serious threat to environment: Ravi Chandra
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Bio-Medical Waste is a serious threat to the environment, M Ravi Chandra, Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, said here today.
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Uttarakhand hydel projects threaten rich biodiversity of Ganga:WII
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The survival of a large variety of fish in about half of the 1121 km long stretch of rivers that flow in the entire Alaknanda-Bhagirathi basins would be threatened if the hydroelectric projects (HEPs) as proposed by the Uttarakhand government,
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Toxic substances killed fishes in Ranikor: Report
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The Meghalaya government today said preliminary investigation suggests the sudden death of fishes in Ranikor River in West Khasi Hills district is probably due to use of toxic substances by locals or coal mining and that uranium radiation has slim chance of causing the deaths.
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No experiments on animals in colleges: Environment ministry
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The ministry of environment and forests has issued guidelines to stop experimentation on animals for training undergraduate and post-graduate students in colleges and to instead use alternatives such as computer-aided simulators for the purpose.
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5 textile processing units dismantled
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Five textile dyeing and printing units in Periyasemur area on the outskirts of the city have been dismantled by the District Environmental Monitoring Committee
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'EU's aviation carbon tax a deal-breaker'
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Union environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan warned on Wednesday that the European Union's (EU's) carbon tax on aviation could be a "deal-breaker" for the climate talks for a future global regime.
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Punjab rights body puts pollution board on notice
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Punjab State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Punjab Pollution Control Board and Kapurthala deputy commissioner for their reports on pollution in the Kali Bein ahead of Baisakhi.
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Shimla grappled with untreated sewerage: CAG
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The queen of hills and capital of Himachal Pradesh grappling with the problem of untreated sewerage leading to water contamination as open sewer lines are resulting into environment pollution.
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Chennai should be made a carbon-neutral city: Kalam
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Strongly advocating a carbon neutral state as a sustainable business model, former President, Mr A. P.J. Abdul Kalam, on Wednesday favoured making Chennai such a city in the next decade.
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Odisha Governor calls for eco-friendly growth
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With rehabilitation and relief being the burning issues in the State due to rapid industrialization, the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, XLRI School of Business and Human Resources, Jamshedpur and Tata Institute of Social Service jointly organised a three-day conference to explore their solution.
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Chemical unit under lens for polluting water
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A recent laboratory report of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has brought Hyderabad-based Vishnu Chemicals under the scanner for polluting ground water in areas surrounding its factory
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Official apathy behind river pollution in Himachal Pradesh, says report
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After finding that river bed and rocky slopes were allowed to be used for commercial purpose in Himachal Pradesh, one-man commission looking into benami land deals in the state
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Ahead of Baisakhi, Kapurthala MC pollutes Kali Bein
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Just ahead of Baisakhi, when people take a dip in the holy Kali Bein, Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) of Kapurthala has stopped functioning and dirty water is finding its way into the river.
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FedEx Express launching carbon-neutral shipping programme
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FedEx Express Envelope, made from 100 per cent recycled content, is getting another environmentally-friendly boost.
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EU green tax on airlines a deal breaker: Jayanthi Natarajan
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The Minister for Environment and Forests, Ms Jayanthi Natarajan, on Wednesday termed the European Union’s emission tax on airlines as a "unilateral" decision.
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Panel likely to suggest for bar in mining in national parks, wildlife sanctuaries
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A panel set up to review norms for no-go areas that will protect certain areas from commercial activity is likely to recommend mining should be disallowed in all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the country.
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TN gears up to face e-waste regulations
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With the rules for proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste to come into force from May 1, the Tamil Nadu Government has in place the systems and processes
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India ranks second in area under green buildings
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India now has the largest number of green buildings after the US, with one billion sq. ft. The US is ahead with over three billion sq. ft under green building cover.
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Goa PCB issues show-cause notice to 40 mining cos
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The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued show-cause notice to 40 mining firms for allegedly extracting ore much beyond permissible limit.
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