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SC says CAQM silent on key AQI concerns in Delhi, orders to identify top-p
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has remained silent on the issues raised by the Court and on the worsening AQI (air quality index) levels in Delhi NCR.
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Pakistan flood-hit farmers move climate justice case in Germany against to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Our farmers are paying the price for emissions they did not cause," he said, stressing the need for accountability from major polluters and compensation for affected communities.
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MethaneSAT revolutionizes climate action: Satellite launched to expose glo
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, developed by a consortium of leading institutions and organizations, including the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MethaneSAT promises to revolutionize efforts to identify and address large emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
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China sees air pollution risk during Beijing Winter Olympics, authorities
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bejing [China], January 24 (ANI): As China is all set to host the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the country's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced that it will take measures to restrict the operations of some air polluters, a media report said.
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Polluters of judicial firmament are required to be shown no leniency, says
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Sessions Court of Patiala House Court on Friday while dismissing Businessmen Ansal brothers plea of 'Suspension of the sentence' in tampering with evidence in the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy case, stated that the polluters of the judicial firmament ar
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Greater Noida Authority imposes fine of Rs 3 lakhs on polluters
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 3 (ANI): The Greater Noida authority has imposed penalties of Rs 3 lakhs on private contractors and other entities that were found violating guidelines and rules to combat air pollution, officials said on Friday.
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'India is very committed' on climate action, says Macron
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 19 (ANI): Stressing on the need for innovation on the issue of climate change, French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded actions taken by India to tackle the climate crisis, saying that New Delhi is "very committed" to the cause.
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NDMC issues challans to 218 polluters, collects Rs 18.18 lakhs in a week
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Taking stern action against the polluter, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) has issued challans to 218 violators and collected Rs 18.18 lakhs in the last seven days.
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NDMC challans 1,761 polluters for Rs 38.43 lakh for burning garbage, contr
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Taking strict action against defaulters for burning garbage and contributing to air pollution in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has challaned 1,761 polluters for Rs 38.43 lakh till Saturday within this month.
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US military consumes more hydrocarbons than most countries, pollutes clima
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 23 (ANI): The US military is one of the largest climate polluters in history as it consumes a considerable about of non-renewable liquid fuels and emits more CO2e (carbon-dioxide equivalent) than most countries, recent findings claim.
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Pharma industry links to rising antimicrobial resistance levels
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb.7 (ANI): Turns out, India's pharmaceutical industry is contributing to rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels due to their polluters - air, soil and water.
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Centre mulling law against river polluters: Uma Bharti
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti on Monday said the Centre is working to bring a law having stringent provisions against the river polluters.
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