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Polluting Units Cannot Be Allowed In Residential Areas: NGT

Polluting Units Cannot Be Allowed In Residential Areas: Green Tribunal On Industries In Maharashtra’s Malegaon

National Green Tribunal expressed concerns over the increasing plastic waste in the Girna river and air pollution caused by industries in and around Malegaon, Maharashtra and...

IIT Roorkee Collaborates With Power Grid Corporation To Work On Reducing Energy Consumption

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IIT Roorkee Collaborates With Power Grid Corporation To Work On Reducing Energy Consumption

The collaboration targets to bring together academic and industry/corporate prowess, in building efficient, reliable and low-cost energy systems

To Promote Green Mobility, TVS Launches India's First Ethanol-Based Motorcycle

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To Promote Green Mobility, TVS Launches India’s First Ethanol-Based Motorcycle

According to TVS Chairman, Venu Srinivasan the two-wheeler industry is working towards green and sustainable future mobility solution spanning across fully electric mobility, hybrid technology and...

80 City-Centric Plans Coming Soon To Make Earth Green, Sky Blue Again, Says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

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80 City-Centric Plans Coming Soon To Make Earth Green, Sky Blue Again, Says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Environment Ministry has earmarked Rs 460 crore for an action plan to implement "Control of Pollution" programme for 80...

Electric Vehicles: India’s First Electric SUV Launched This Year, But Are We Ready For The E-Revolution?

Air Pollution5 years ago

Electric Vehicles: India’s First Electric SUV Launched This Year, But Are We Ready For The E-Revolution?

Along with launching Electric SUV Kona, the South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Company has announced an investment of more than Rs.2000 crore in India for developing...

#BeatAirPollution: Environment Ministry Takes A Green Step, Procures Five Electric Cars For Official Use

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#BeatAirPollution: Environment Ministry Takes A Green Step, Procures Five Electric Cars For Official Use

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has procured five electric cars for official use

Budget 2019 gives A Big Push To E-Mobility, Provides For Income Tax Exemption Of Rs. 1.5 Lakh On Buying Electric Vehicles On Loan

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Budget 2019: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Big Boost To E-Vehicle Industry

In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed policy measure like reducing GST, removing custom duties on some components and income tax exemption to make...

Electric Vehicles: As Government Pushes For Faster E-Mobility Adoption, Auto Industry Raises Concern Over The Rush

Air Pollution5 years ago

Electric Vehicles: As Government Pushes For Faster E-Mobility Adoption, Auto Industry Raises Concern Over The Rush

While government says electrification of vehicles will be helpful in providing energy security and improving environment, industry bodies and manufacturers argue that the industry is currently...

India Progressing Well In Meeting Paris Pact Goals To Check Climate Change: Government

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India Progressing Well In Meeting Paris Pact Goals To Check Climate Change: Government

Under the Paris agreement, India and other countries have set targets called Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to ensure the global temperature does not rise by...

Prove Odd-Even Has Managed To Reduce Air Pollution: Green Tribunal To Delhi Government

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Minister Admits High Ozone Levels, Rejects Reports Of Reduced Life Expectancy Due To Air Pollution

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar rejected the reports on life expectancy being reduced in India and children dying due to air pollution and rising ozone levels

Air Pollution: How Can Living In Apartment Buildings And Lack Of Clean Air Increase Chances Of Hypertension?

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Air Pollution: How Can Living In Apartment Buildings And Lack Of Clean Air Increase Chances Of Hypertension?

According to a study published in the Journal of Public Health, exposure to high air pollution levels and large residential distance situated away from green spaces...

Number Of Days With Good Air Quality Is On The Rise In Delhi, Says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

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Number Of Days With Good Air Quality Is On The Rise In Delhi, Says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

Listing out steps taken by the government to tackle air pollution in Delhi, Union Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar said reducing vehicular pollution was one...