Washout in Lima
Centre for Science and Environment says the conference’s decisions will not result in a climate deal in 2015
Centre for Science and Environment says the conference’s decisions will not result in a climate deal in 2015
2014 globally the hottest year ever. In India, 2001-10 was the warmest decade on record – says the book
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) welcomes the 14-point action agenda directed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to clean up the air of Delhi. Appeals for more stringent measures to bring down the severe peak pollution levels in Delhi
The environment minister has said that India will not support ex-ante review of the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs)
Bhopal 2.0 requires government to clean the toxic waste lying in the factory and fix liability. The lesson is that post-Bhopal, India has laws for hazardous waste management and industrial disasters, but no compliance. Which is why we have scores of mini-Bhopals every year
New analysis from CSE shows even after diesel price deregulation wide tax differential remains. This can continue to fan dieselisation if additional steps are not taken to disincentivise dirty diesel
Official release on Diwali pollution states “No significant change observed” from the previous years. The average levels reported for most pollutants barring nitrogen dioxide show a marginal decline compared to last year. But the levels have remained much higher than the standards, and therefore a threat to public health.
Climate models predict that India will be hit more and more by extreme rainfall events
• The Jasodharpur Industrial Area, near Kotdwar in Uttarakhand, has many foundries operating without the consent of the Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB).
• US complains again to World Trade Organization about India ‘restricting US companies from doing business in India’
New assessment by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) finds large number of clearances still being given by the ministry of environment to industrial projects
Hit-and-run vehicle not yet identified
CSE presents action plan, prepared in consultation with experts from across the country, to clean the site
Will it help sound mining or mining companies?
Report provides incontrovertible evidence of destruction of mangroves, blocking of creeks and non-compliance of other clearance conditions
CSE cautions against Cabinet Committee on Investment bulldozing these systems