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Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility

Proof of parking space may become a must if you are buying a new car

New Delhi: Planning to buy a car? Make sure you can prove you have parking for the vehicle before going to the dealership. In meetings on the implementation of the new parking policy and its provision for region-wise parking area management, civic officials have said beginning after December, there will be curbs on purchase of additional vehicles without parking space for them. Initially, the plan will be implemented in category A, B, C and D colonies. The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) has already apprised Delhi government and the municipal corporations bout the implementation schedule.

Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility

Covid cocktail: Why Delhi's air pollution crisis may deepen this winter

With the resumption of economic activities, the skyline of Delhi has suddenly started getting greyish, gloomy and hazy. The air pollution levels have shot up in the national capital and the problem will worsen during the harvesting season, between October 15 and November 15.

Climate Change and Green Economy

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2020: testimonianze, esperti e soluzioni possibili per capire come superare le crisi che stiamo vivendo

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto: testimonianze, esperti e soluzioni possibili per capire come superare le crisi che stiamo vivendo Dall’8 ottobre 2020 e per 6 mesi, on li ne, a Torino e nel resto del mondo Da diversi mesi tutto il mondo è

Industrial Pollution

Ethiopia: Commission Reaffirms Awash Basin Pollution Protection

Mengisteab Teshome ADDIS ABABA - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) yesterday confirmed that it is striving to ensure a safe environment in the Awash Basin through coordination among stakeholders and other pertinent bodies. In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, air, environmental pollution monitoring and controlling Directorate Director with EFCCC, Muluberhan Tariku noted that Awash Basin is prone to pollution from various sources, household wastes, factories operating at the bank of the river. According to her, increased population, rapid industrialization and unplanned urban development are resulting in generating and discharging large amount of wastes into the water bodies, which is posing potential risks on the quality of the fresh waters of the continent. Communities and environmental protection groups working on the area have been echoing the concerns of pollution risks for many years in the areas, and the Commission is also working to avert the impact of pollution on biodiversity in the basin. Center for Science and Environment (CSE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Addis Ababa city environment protection set to develop water quality management system in Awash River Basin. The Commission conducts monitoring using smart and affordable systems at various Awash tributaries and inspections at the factories. Factories which are violating the set parameters and unable to erect treatment plants that could reduce pollution are obliged to establish treatment plant. Over 10 tannery plants commenced treatment plant operation this year, according to the guidance given by the Commission. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi, India. All Africa| September 17, 2020

Water Programme

Ethiopia: Commission Reaffirms Awash Basin Pollution Protection

ADDIS ABABA - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Commission (EFCCC) yesterday confirmed that it is striving to ensure a safe environment in the Awash Basin through coordination among stakeholders and other pertinent bodies.

Director General Office

Ease of doing business: New projects may not need NOC in developed areas on Delhi''s morphological ridge

The Centre has requested the Delhi government to consider doing away with the need to obtain a No Objection Certificate for projects in already developed areas on the morphological ridge such as Greater Kailash and Nehru Place, officials have said. The Ridge Management Board, a high-powered body formed on the directions of the Supreme Court in 1995 to protect the ridge, will discuss the proposal during a meeting slated for Friday, they said.

Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility

Delhi's air quality drops from 'good' to 'moderate', experts say time to chart effective strategy for winter

The 'good' air quality has turned into 'moderate' category as Delhi's Air Quality Index crossed the 150 mark. India Today spoke to experts on why Delhi's air quality is suddenly becoming poorer and what are the forecasts for days to come.

Director General Office

Delhi’s ridge board to rule on projects without independent members

The Ridge Management Board (RMB), headed by the chief secretary, was formed in 1995 on the directions of the apex court, to preserve the Ridge. It has scheduled a meeting on September 18 to discuss at least 10 projects that will affect the Ridge.

Sustainable Food Systems

India must stop misusing antibiotics in dairy sector, according to CSE report

The CSE has expressed concern over antibiotic misuse by the world’s biggest milk producer, India, and says urgent and collaborative action must be taken. Is the milk we consume safe? According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), not really…

Sustainable Food Systems

1.3% registered farmers do organic farming'

While only 1.3% of the farmers in India are registered to do organic farming and a mere 2% of India’s net sown area is organically farmed, says a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released on in an online webinar

Down To Earth

Poshan Maah 2020: What Has Been The Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On India’s Malnutrition Targets

Poshan Maah 2020: What is the impact of coronavirus on India’s malnutrition targets? Can India achieve its Nutritional goals? NDTV speaks with experts to understand the impact of COVID pandemic on India’s health

Down To Earth

Indian scientists pen letter against government slashing of environmental protections

Over 500 Indian scientists, researchers, and academics from more than 130 institutions wrote an open letter urging India's environment ministry to withdraw a new set of regulations to overhaul the current norms guiding the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility

Every family in Chandigarh has two cars. This is what it has cost the city

Chandigarh: The Beautiful City, located in the foothills of Shivalik range, was originally a cluster of 58 villages. When the site was chosen to build a modern capital for the then state of Punjab in 1948, it resulted in relocation of 21,000 people, mainly farmers cultivating crops such as wheat, corn, and maize.

Sustainable Food Systems

Beware! The milk you are drinking might have drugs in it!

A recent study on misuse of antibiotics in the Indian dairy sector by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has raised questions on the standards and parameters of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, (FSSAI) which continue to assert that the country’s dairy is safe for consumption.

Sustainable Food Systems

Agri Picks Report: Geojit

According to Geojit, Rubber prices rose nearly 10% over the past three-four weeks and hit a record high of 140 rupees a kg due to pent-up demand after easing of the pandemic induced lockdowns amid a supply crunch.

Sustainable Food Systems