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NGT seeks report from CPCB on dumping of garbage in areas close to Kerala border

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NGT forms panel to simplify and enforce guidelines for Vinayaka idols’ immersion

The Hindu

Debate over PoP versus clay idols resurfaces ahead of Ganeshotsav

MUMBAI: As the Ganesh festival arrives September 19-28, the BMC has renewed its efforts to implement the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ban on plaster of paris (PoP) idols. The state government had permitted relaxation twice -- once owing to the Covid lockdown, and secondly, after mandals sought more time…

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Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

The Hindu

Warrior Moms urge CPCB for strict ban on single-use plastics

BATHINDA: Warrior Moms, an environmental organisation representing concern mothers, from 32 cities across the country have urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to act tough and strictly implement ban on Single-Use Plastics.

The Times of India

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

NEW DELHI: According to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration.

The Times of India

Rajasthan: As places become too loud, district collectors told to take proper action

JAIPUR: Loud noises at public places breached prescribed limits set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in more than 95% places, sans industrial zones, across the state from January 1 to November 2022.

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4 out of 5 families in Delhi-NCR are facing pollution-related health issues; 80% families have at least one member with respiratory problems

Delhi’s air quality remains very poor, with an AQI (air quality index) reading of 348 at Sunday, 9am. This is a slight improvement from Saturday’s 4pm reading of 381, released as part of the national bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Times of India

With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.

The Times of India

Hyderabad’s Ganesh festival is ‘immersed’ in controversy

While Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi announced that idols made of PoP as well as the clay will be immersed in the Hussainsagar, despite the High Court’s orders

The Hindu

MPCB lets Gondegaon coal washery open ‘with conditions’

NAGPUR: In a shocker for farmers and environmentalists, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has permitted Gondegaon coal washery to “conditionally restart” its operations.

The Times of India

No poor day, Delhi breathes its cleanest July air in 6 years

NEW DELHI: The city has been witnessing its cleanest July air this year since 2016.

The Times of India

Chennai scores high as pollution stays within permissible limits: NCAP tracker

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report and analysis of air pollution levels across 10 cities throws insights into breaching and safety limits

The Hindu

Ghaziabad corporation gets only 25% of funds it received last year to tackle bad air

GHAZIABAD: The municipal corporation of Ghaziabad, where the air quality is one of the worst in the country, has this time received only a fourth of the funds it was sent by the Centre last year to tackle pollution. Officials said GMC got only Rs 15 crore under the 15th…

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Explained | Altering green laws

Will new penalties on environment violations soften the blow for air, water and land polluters?

The Hindu

Be mindful while issuing NOCs for fuel outlets: NGT

‘Officials must clarify guidelines’

The Hindu

New rules spur opportunities for e-waste recyclers

Draft rules in public domain for consultation

Newslaundry

What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

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NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

MoEFCC also directed to get fresh studies on carrying capacity and environment impact done before permitting further expansion

The Times of India

Haryana: CPCB panel recommends Rs 76 crore penalty on 7 Sonipat builders

CHANDIGARH: A joint committee of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recommended an environment compensation and penalty of Rs 76 crore on seven Sonipat builders who carved residential complexes out of sectors 58-61 and 64 in Kundli industrial area.

The Times of India

Punjab: CPCB finds 86% of sewage treatment plants in Satluj catchment area non-compliant

CHANDIGARH: Inspection undertaken by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has found 86% of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) in catchment of the Satluj to be non-compliant with the laid down norms, pointing to the lax attitude of the Punjab government towards discharge of pollutants in rivers.

The Hindu

Deadline extended for fitting emission control devices in diesel power gensets, TNPCB informs HC

Time limit for non attainment cities has been extended up to September 30, 2022, while others get time till March 31, 2023

The Hindu

U.N. report reference to Moradabad as among world’s noisiest cities may be flawed

A perusal of the UNEP research paper suggests no reference to Moradabad but mentions noise levels in Aurangabad, Chandigarh and Kolkata.

The Hindu

Most of Ganga clean, claims Jal Shakti Ministry

Water quality clean enough for bathing and capable for supporting the ecosystem for almost the entire stretch, says Minister

The Hindu

Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the notification of the new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022

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