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Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board report in pursuance of the National Green Tribunal order, November 1, 2022 (Rambharose Tomar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh).

The NGT directed the UPPCB to file a report on the establishment of the brick kilns in the state. The report should carry information on compliance of environmental norms and action taken against the defaulters, the order said.

Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sayyed Mohammed Sabir Usman Vs Central Pollution Control Board & Others dated 31/03/2023.

The matter related to explosion at a pharmaceutical company (Ank Pharma Pvt. Ltd) in January 2020 leading to the death of eight people and injuring seven others in Tarapur, Palghar district, Maharashtra.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Aryavart Foundation Vs M/s Ria CEPT Co-Op Society Ltd. & Others dated 31/03/2023.

The matter related to CETP at Roha Industrial area, district Raigad. The CETP at Roha Industrial Area earlier was in possession of M/s. RIA CETP Co. Op. Society Ltd. and later handed over to Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

The Central Ground Water Authority on March 29, 2023, issued an amendment to notification no. S.O. 3289 (E) September 24, 2020, which states “The guidelines to regulate and control groundwater extraction”.

The Central Ground Water Authority on March 29, 2023, issued an amendment to notification no. S.O. 3289 (E) September 24, 2020, which states “The guidelines to regulate and control groundwater extraction”.

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and CDP, has assessed 50 influential companies across the building sector. The first Buildings Benchmark, published , finds that most property developers, managers, and construction companies don’t have both emissions targets and climate transition plans in place.

The importance of steel in supporting India’s growth will increase with economic development, infrastructure build-out, and urbanization in India. The emissions from the sectors are estimated to grow by 200 percent by 2050. This requires decarbonizing the steel industry to ensure India meets its economic ambitions and climate mitigation goals.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 27/03/2023.

The issue for consideration is permissibility of operation of hot mix plants at Noida beyond ‘carrying capacity’ of the ambient air of the area as per assessment of the statutory regulators – the CPCB and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, thereby adversely affecting the environment and the public health.

The wind industry can expect record installations in both onshore and offshore markets by 2025 with 680 GW of new capacity expected by 2027. Policymakers need to act now to avoid a supply chain bottleneck stalling the deployment of wind energy from 2026.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Budhsen Rathore Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/03/2023.

The matter related to ash dyke breach of the Chachai ash pond of Amarkantak thermal power station in district Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh which is operated by Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (MPPGCL). The ash dyke breach took place on the morning of February 11, 2022.

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