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Say No to ‘Toxic Governance’: Arrest air pollution, not activists and protesters: NACEJ

The Delhi NCR Pollution crisis needs firm, well-implemented policy shifts and institutional action against prime causes of pollution, not citizens: Restore Fundamental Right to Breathe, says a nationwide alliance dedicated to the battle for a cleaner environment and against climate change.

Assam Pollution Control Board withdraws closure notice served to Oil India Limited

The notice has been withdrawn subject to certain conditions which have to be met within a time-frame given by the PCBA

Withdraw virtual clearance given to two projects in Goa’s wildlife sanctuary: NAPM

The two projects – a highway and a transmission line were given environmental clearance and are set to affect the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and Bhagawan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh oppose Centre’s move allowing commercial coal mining

While Jharkhand has moved the Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh has written a letter to Centre addressing the issue

Commercial Mining, not a boon but a curse: Jharkhand & Central India     

Serious concerns about the commercialisation/privatisation of coal mines located on Adivasi lands

Pollution Control Board Assam issues closure notice to Oil India Limited over Baghjan fire

Oil India Limited has said that it will challenge the closure notice in the Guwahati HC

Baghjan oil well continues to spew fire; affected families yet to receive compensation

While the fire at the periphery has been doused, the fire at the mouth of the well continues to damage the environment

Environmentalists decry revival of controversial Athirappilly Hydel Project by Kerala G’ovt

It has been reported that the project violates FRA norms and is set to adversely impact the ecology and tribal communities in the region

Sardar Sarovar Dam and the denial of Adivasi rights

This is the first of a three-part series on the rights of Adivasis affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the deleterious environmental impact of the decades old project, and the failure in proper relief and rehabilitation

More on Assam’s Ecological Disaster, retd scientist Saikia speaks of Govt ignoring scientific advice against drilling at Tinsukhia

Assam’s Asomiya Pratidin interviews a retired scientist with OIL who speaks of his report against drilling being ignored by the political executive; will the GOI accept liability for the destruction of natural reserves at Tinsukhia, Assam?

NGT imposes 25 crore interim penalty in Dahej chemical factory blast incident: Gujarat

The Tribunal has held the company strictly and absolutely liable for the damage caused to life and environment

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