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TERI study reveals high surfactant, ammonia, and microplastic levels in Yamuna, prompting Delhi government action for river cleanup.
India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.
India explores bioremediation to combat pollution using microorganisms for sustainable waste cleanup, facing challenges in standards and public acceptance.
PMO directs urgent pollution study amid Delhi's crisis, focusing on dust control and emission source apportionment for effective mitigation.
Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.
Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.
Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.
India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.
Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.
Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.
India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.
Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.
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