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EU Launches Innovation Observatory for Shared Ideas on Textile SustainabilityBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2018
The European Union (EU) is tackling industrial pollution with a new initiative designed to yield a more sustainable textile sector. ... Read more.. |
Unhappy with the Karnataka govt’s report on Bellandur lake, NGT forms new commission to inspect water bodiesBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 12, 2018
Not convinced by the Karnataka government’s status report on reviving Bellandur, Varthur and Agara lakes, the National Green Tribunal on Wednesday formed a commission for inspection. The... Read more.. Subject Tags: pollution |
Washing unit polluting borewells, allege farmers in Tamil NaduBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 12, 2018
Following a complaint from a group of farmers near Perumanallur area that a textile garment washing unit was releasing effluent into unused borewells, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (... Read more.. |
To curb pollution, govt considering nationwide ban on use of pet cokeBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 11, 2018
Government is considering a nationwide ban on the use of pet coke by various industries and a decision is likely to be taken within a month, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday.... Read more.. |
96 cities not meeting air pollution norms: NEERI directorBy : sustainabilityo..., Apr 9, 2018
Stating that the environment today is more challenging than it ever was, the director of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Girish Sahni has stressed on the need for a multi-... Read more.. |
Telangana Pollution Control Board cracks down, shuts four polluting industriesBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 22, 2018
Taking a tough stand, the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TPCB) closed four industries on the outskirts of the city for violating pollution norms. It issued the closure orders after a task... Read more.. |
Panel formed to find solution for Phalguni pollution in Mangaluru CityBy : sustainabilityo..., Feb 1, 2018
The district administration has set up a committee to study and find a solution to the pollution of the Phalguni, according to Mohammad Nazir, Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation.... Read more.. Subject Tags: pollution , pollution control |
EU summons France, Germany, UK to ‘final chance’ pollution talksBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2018
The EU summoned ministers from France, Germany, Britain and six other polluting member states for a “final chance” today to comply with air quality standards. ... Read more.. |
Environment ministry adopts new plan to rejuvenate riversBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 25, 2018
The environment ministry on Wednesday announced a new strategy for conservation and rejuvenation of major river water systems, stating that focus will now be on the entire river basin compared... Read more.. |
NGT: Deny clearance to thermal plants till they comply with standardsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 18, 2018
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and state environment impact assessment authorities to “not grant any new environment clearances... Read more.. |