The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

SHIMLA: In a matter related to the dumping of plastic waste, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed to ensure that no waste is dumped in any of the rivers, rivulets or streams throughout the State. It said that for this purpose it is not only the Pollution Control…

Noted environmental activist T. Shobheendran, who inspired many with his passion for social forestry, passed away due to cardiac arrest. He initiated unique programmes to improve tree planting & conservation, & was part of various green movements & campaigns. He was a one-man army for his mission to "save earth"…

U.S. regulators are finalizing rules that will make publicly traded companies disclose information about climate change. Other jurisdictions have been announcing similar requirements.

Unlike the former department scrapped by Rahm Emanuel, the new City Hall addition would not enforce pollution laws.

A further five properties will be demolished in the new year.

Karnataka Govt. is committed to making EVs affordable to reduce traffic congestion, pollution & achieve zero carbon emissions. Minister Reddy spoke at the E-Mobility Show, highlighting tax incentives, financial support & promotion of indigenous EV components & batteries. Govt. role is to create a collaborative ecosystem for stakeholders, businesses &…

Scheme goes further than most, as Swedish city tries to reduce pollution and noise

TVK protests against polluting industries in Cuddalore SIPCOT, citing health hazards to residents. MLA T. Velmurugan demands closure of polluting units, citing untreated effluents, and calls for independent study on health hazards. TVK warns of intensifying protests if govt. fails to act.

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai on Tuesday, instructed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to issue a notice to the government-owned construction company NBCC India.