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Pollution levels higher in Delhi this Diwali compared to last year: CPCB

In a special report, the apex pollution watchdog said almost all pollutants reported higher values on Diwali day this year as compared to 2019

Low on staff, motivation: Regulators fail to enforce air quality standards

The study found staff shortages, increased workloads, poor understanding of the health impacts of pollution, poor coordination with related agencies and low levels of motivation

Stubble burning role in Delhi's foul air to be lesser this year: CPCB

Amid massive spike in air pollution in Delhi, the CPCB claimed that stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions may not contribute much to city's deteriorating air quality this year

Conditions in Delhi unfavourable for pollutant dispersion since Sept: CPCB

Meteorological conditions in Delhi have been "extremely unfavourable" for dispersion of pollutants since this September as compared to last year, CPCB said on Friday

Gopal Rai urges EPCA, CPCB to shut 11 coal-fired power plants near Delhi

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday urged the Central Pollution Control Board and a Supreme Court-mandated pollution control authority to shut the 11 coal-fired power plants

Prakash Javadekar flags off 50 CPCB teams to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR

To check the rising pollution levels across Delhi-NCR, Prakash Javadekar flagged off 50 teams of CPCB for conducting field visits to the various hot spots to ensure checks on pollution

50 teams of CPCB to keep a check on polluting activities in Delhi-NCR: Govt

In order to step up efforts for ensuring better air quality in the upcoming winter season, strict vigil will be maintained against polluting activities in Delhi, the Ministry of Environment said

India generated 18,000 tonnes Covid waste since June; Maha contributed most

India generated 18,006 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in the last four months, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum (3,587 tonnes) to it, according to a CPCB data

CPCB writes to Delhi govt for urgent action on major polluting sources

Expressing concern over air pollution in Delhi during winters, the CPCB has asked the government to take action on major pollution sources like construction, demolition activities and garbage dumping

NGT asks CPCB to finalise SOP for restaurants and eateries along highways

The National Green Tribunal Monday directed the Central Pollution Control Board to finalise an appropriate Standard Operating Procedure for restaurants and eateries along highways within two months

NGT directs pollution boards to strengthen infrastructure of laboratories

The National Green Tribunal Wednesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to take steps to strengthen the infrastructure of laboratories of state pollution control boards. The green panel noted that 23 state pollution control boards have filed Action Taken Reports (ATRs) informing it about prescribed minimum inspection frequency for environmental surveillance of industries. In view of the above, the remaining 12 state pollution control boards may also file their action taken report with the CPCB within three months from today. The CPCB and state pollution control board may take further steps for strengthening of their monitoring and related infrastructure, including the infrastructure of laboratories, a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said. It also directed the Haryana government to apprise it about status of fluoride contamination and availability of potable water to the affected inhabitants. The tribunal directed state pollution control boards to

NGT asks CPCB to finalise plans for storage, handling of hazardous items

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday directed Central Pollution Control Board and Tamil Nadu pollution control board to finaliseemergency plansfor storage and handling of the hazardous substances within a month. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel passed the order after it was informed that 37 containers with 697 Tonnes of ammonium nitrate were sent to a detonator manufacturing unit having license for ammonium nitrate in Telangana. The issue was taken up after taking cognisance off media reports about storage ofmore than 700 tonnes of the ammonium nitrate, an explosive substance, at a container freight station in Chennai. TheTamil Nadu Pollution Control Board told the NGT that total of 37 containers with 697 Tonnes of ammonium nitrate were sent to Salvo Explosives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. in Telangana. The Director, Industrial Safety and Health Department, Tamil Nadu, the District Magistrate, Chennai have also repeated the stand of the state pollution control ..

Noise standards

Panel to ensure compliance should help in execution

NGT panel seeks report from CPCB, DPCC on frothing in Yamuna river

The NGT-appointed Yamuna Monitoring Committee (YMC) has sought a report from CPCB, Delhi Pollution Control Committee and Industries Commissioner about the reasons behind "sudden froth" in the river.

Another Covid challenge

Medical waste treatment capacity has to be ramped up urgently

Air pollution: NGT directs CPCB to recover Rs 71 lakh fine from Railways

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kunar Goel passed the order after perusing a report filed by an expert committee

Covid-19 lockdown-like steps may help combat air pollution: Scientists

The lockdown has also resulted in effects that people cannot see, like the gradual repair of the ozone hole, point out scientists

Pollution Control Board bans use of thermocol, plastic for idol immersion

In the guidelines for craftsman, it said that idols made up of traditional virtuous like clay and mud as well as free from plaster of Paris, plastic and thermocol should be encouraged.

Waste no more: A housing societies that grows organic food using manure

Those living in Mahim's Matoshree Pearl and Fortune Heights housing societies have been growing vegetables inside their respective compounds since 2018

Blue skies and brown earth

It has taken a virus, the lowest among species, to teach us that a sustainable transport system can and must be developed