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EU Launches Innovation Observatory for Shared Ideas on Textile Sustainability

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 19, 2018

The European Union (EU) is tackling industrial pollution with a new initiative designed to yield a more sustainable textile sector.

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Unhappy with the Karnataka govt’s report on Bellandur lake, NGT forms new commission to inspect water bodies

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 12, 2018

Not convinced by the Karnataka government’s status report on reviving Bellandur, Varthur and Agara lakes, the National Green Tribunal on Wednesday formed a commission for inspection. The...

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Washing unit polluting borewells, allege farmers in Tamil Nadu

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 12, 2018

Following a complaint from a group of farmers near Perumanallur area that a textile garment washing unit was releasing effluent into unused borewells, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (...

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To curb pollution, govt considering nationwide ban on use of pet coke

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 11, 2018

Government is considering a nationwide ban on the use of pet coke by various industries and a decision is likely to be taken within a month, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday....

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96 cities not meeting air pollution norms: NEERI director

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 9, 2018

Stating that the environment today is more challenging than it ever was, the director of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Girish Sahni has stressed on the need for a multi-...

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Telangana Pollution Control Board cracks down, shuts four polluting industries

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 22, 2018

Taking a tough stand, the Telangana Pollution Control Board (TPCB) closed four industries on the outskirts of the city for violating pollution norms. It issued the closure orders after a task...

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Panel formed to find solution for Phalguni pollution in Mangaluru City

By : sustainabilityo..., Feb 1, 2018

The district administration has set up a committee to study and find a solution to the pollution of the Phalguni, according to Mohammad Nazir, Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation....

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EU summons France, Germany, UK to ‘final chance’ pollution talks

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 31, 2018

The EU summoned ministers from France, Germany, Britain and six other polluting member states for a “final chance” today to comply with air quality standards.

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Environment ministry adopts new plan to rejuvenate rivers

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 25, 2018

The environment ministry on Wednesday announced a new strategy for conservation and rejuvenation of major river water systems, stating that focus will now be on the entire river basin compared...

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NGT: Deny clearance to thermal plants till they comply with standards

By : sustainabilityo..., Jan 18, 2018

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and state environment impact assessment authorities to “not grant any new environment clearances...

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