Health

Residential green space in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders from adolescence into adulthood

Urban residence is associated with a higher risk of some psychiatric disorders, but the underlying drivers remain unknown.

Publication Date: 
12/03/2019
Kristine Engemann, Carsten Bøcker Pedersen, Lars Arge & et al
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
116
11
5188–5193
Tags:
Green Spaces, Health Effects, Mental Health, Child Health, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Denmark
Environment

Uganda: Will New Law Save Decreasing Kampala's Green Spaces?

A new law that seeks to regulate the management and control of Kampala city's green infrastructure is in the offing.

Publication Date: 
12/03/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Environment, Green Spaces, Uganda, Africa, Legislation, Infrastructure Development
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding damage to the trees alongside the roads and parks, Faridabad, Haryana, 21/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hari Kishan Vs State of Haryana dated 21/02/2019 regarding damage to the trees alongside the roads and parks in Sector 21 D, Faridabad, Haryana, by Vibal Hospital, Faridabad.

Judgement Date: 
21/02/2019
Tags:
Trees, Deforestation, Green Spaces, Faridabad (T), Haryana, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Health

Exposure to residential greenness as a predictor of cause-specific mortality and stroke incidence in the Rome Longitudinal Study

Living in areas with higher levels of surrounding greenness and access to urban green areas have been associated with beneficial health outcomes. Some studies suggested a beneficial influence on mortality, but the evidence is still controversial.

Publication Date: 
18/02/2019
Riccardo Orioli, Chiara Antonucci, Matteo Scortichini & et al
Environmental Health Perspectives
127
2
1-11
Tags:
Green Spaces, Health Effects, Urban Habitat, Non Communicable Diseases, Italy, Lifestyles
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding parks being used as cremation ground, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 02/01/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ankush Goyal Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 02/01/2019 regarding parks being used as cremation ground in C Block, Sector 17, Noida.

Judgement Date: 
02/01/2019
Tags:
Green Spaces, Noida, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Uttar Pradesh, Urban Habitat
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding a park in Delhi being used for organizing events illegally, 03/12/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rakesh Tihara Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 03/12/2018 regarding a park in Sundar Nagar is being mis-used for organizing events, illegally and in disregard of environmental norms.

Judgement Date: 
03/12/2018
Tags:
Green Spaces, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Cars and Congestion, Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Noise Pollution
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment of forest park and green belt, District Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 15/11/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunil Kumar Pachauri Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 15/11/2018 regarding encroachment of forest park and green belt near house no. F-55, Sector - Gamma-I, Greater Noida, District Gautam Budh Nagar.

Judgement Date: 
15/11/2018
Tags:
Green Spaces, Land Encroachments, Deforestation, Gautam Budha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachment on public park at Sai Puram Delhi Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 15/11/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Chandra Shekhar Gupta Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 15/11/2018 regarding encroachment on public park at Sai Puram Delhi Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Judgement Date: 
15/11/2018
Tags:
Green Spaces, Land Encroachments, Meerut (T), Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Siri Fort Sports Complex parking, Delhi, 01/10/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 01/10/2018. This application has been filed by the DDA seeking permission to utilize the underground parking space provided at the Squash and Badminton Stadium for parking of vehicles by the members and users of Siri Fort Sports Complex and Squash and Badminton stadium and permission to open a canteen and pro-shop inside the complex to meet the demand of the players and trainees of Squash and Badminton Stadium.

Judgement Date: 
01/10/2018
Tags:
Parking Policy, Central Empowered Committee (CEC), Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Green Spaces
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding encroachments of green areas in Gurgaon, 19/09/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Praveen Kakar & Ors. Vs. MOEF&CC & Ors. dated 19/09/2018. Allegations in this application, inter-alia, are that there is encroachment of parks in green areas in Block C of Sushant Lok, Phase I, Gurgaon. Illegal extraction and supply of ground water which is contaminated is taking place. There is absence of water harvesting system. There is absence of sewerage treatment plant. The sewerage of the area connects the storm water drain.

Judgement Date: 
19/09/2018
Tags:
Gurgaon (T), Urban Encroachments, Green Spaces, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Urban Land Use, Groundwater, Urban Water Harvesting, Haryana

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