Focus Should Be On Constructing, Monitoring RWH Systems, Say Experts

Aam Aadmi Party may be yet to achieve its goal of equitable water supply in Delhi but this can be worked out in the long run. It is hoped that AAP will take up rainwater harvesting in a big way to meet the massive demand of consumers, especially those in unauthorized colonies.

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB)’s draft regional plan 2021 lists only 12 lakes in NCR, as against thousands of water bodies identified in the National Wetland Inventory and Asses

Say Promised 700 Litres More Than Needed

New Delhi: Critics have ripped apart AAP’s claim of providing 700 litres of free water per household. But now, Delhi’s new chief minister has received some sound advice on delivering on his promise. In a letter, experts and activists have urged the CM to revise the amount promised.

Activists Send GPS Readings Of Cleared Patches & Photos As Proof, Suspect Developers

New Delhi:Hundreds of trees have been reportedly felled in Mangar, a part of the Aravalis off the Gurgaon-Faridabad highway, over the past month. Though some trees are cut for fuelwood every winter, this year there has been large-scale felling even in dense parts of the forest. In a complaint to the Haryana forest department on Tuesday, activists have alleged that logs are being transported out for commercial purposes and property owners are helping in clearing the trees to free up the areas for real estate.

Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi working on city's drainage master plan don't think it's a good idea to cover storm water drains.

While there may not be any harm in covering drains carrying only storm water, most of Delhi's storm water drains carry sewage water that emanates noxious gases and can cause severe groundwater pollution if trapped. A team from IIT is studying the impact of covering drains along with other aspects of the drainage system.

New Delhi: The Haryana government may not have considered declaring Mangar to be a forest or Mangar Bani an eco-sensitive zone but environmentalists are certain about its wildlife and groundwater r

New Delhi: One of the last patches of pristine forest land adjoining Delhi may be lost soon if the draft regional master plan for the national capital region (NCR) 2021 is passed in its current for

A month after she was hit by a car while cycling near AIIMS Flyover, environmentalist Sunita Narain is recuperating slowly but is confident of getting back in the saddle.

Hundreds of scientists have raised serious concerns about “open air field trials (outside glasshouse)” of genetically modified (GM) crops in India by writing a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Sin

Recent Case Of Panchsheel Park Highlights Worrying Trend

New Delhi: While smog and air pollution worry Delhiites, a rather loud aspect of pollution is being overlooked. A recent case in the National Green Tribunal shows that noise exceeds the safety standard in most parts of the capital. Roadside noise levels near Panchsheel Park are found to be higher than the permissible limit, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the green body recently.