The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently recommended that hybrid vehicles, in addition to pure electric vehicles, should also be promoted to reduce pollution from the transportation sector. In its March 27 order pertaining to the operation of hot-mix plants, the NGT stated, “Electric vehicles should be aggressively promoted. However, until battery EVs take over, […]
Nationwide campaign for the elimination of Single-Use Plastic – EQ Mag Pro
46 tonnes of Single Use Plastic seized CPCB to intensify inspections for elimination of SUP The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued Notification on August 12, 2022 banning production, sale, stocking & distribution, import and usage of identified Single Use Plastic (SUP) items including cutlery items, thin packaging films, candy & ice-cream […]
Environment Ministry sets new deadlines for thermal power plants to meet emission norms
A task force will be constituted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to “categorise thermal power plants (TPPs) in three categories on the basis of their location”, the ministry said in the notification dated April 1. New Delhi: The Environment Ministry has amended rules allowing thermal power plants within 10 kilometres of the National […]
