environment

Shraddha Kapoor was one of the flag-bearers of the protests that took place against the Metro car shed at Aarey.

Sonam Wangchuk is demanding inclusion of Ladakh in sixth schedule of constitution to protect ecology, while his projects are accused of creating plastic pollution

As the cars were at risk of explosion, the authorities pierced the containers, thinking of carrying out a 'controlled release' of the chemical. But the chemical started burning, releasing toxic fumes into the air and into a town that has a population of 5000 people.

The BRI projects have sparked protests and are strongly opposed by conservationists as many developments specifically on indigenous and local communities throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America have deep impacts on forests and other ecosystems.

The petitioner environmentalist sought his appointment as the President of India after removing current President Droupadi Murmu from the post.

All the projects sanctioned during the 2.5 years of Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra will be reviewed during the audit.

The BMC notices posted on trees on the Eastern Express Highway and near the Nahur railway station read that as many as 1,100 trees in the zone would be affected. Out of the 1,100 trees, at least 115 would be axed to make way for the construction of a flyover.

In his letter, MK Stalin has written that the proposed project site at Pottipuram village in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu falls within the Mathikettan-Periyar tiger corridor as mapped by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and if the project is carried out, it may 'destroy' the genetic flow of the corridor.

Recently, the MCZMA had cleared a proposal for one bridge that will require 48 trees to be cut. The Coastal Regulation Zone approval for 5 other bridges is pending.

'Environmentalist' Jha said that to blame stubble burning as the major cause of air pollution in Delhi is incorrect because it happens for only 2-3 weeks. However, Jha had very vocally blamed one evening of Diwali celebrations for the pollution in Delhi.