Forests

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding forest clearance for phase-I Dilirajhara-Rawghat Railway line, Chhattisgarh, 23/12/2016

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hira Singh Markam Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/12/2016 regarding the order passed by the State of Chhattisgarh dated 23rd May, 2014 granting Forest Clearance under Section 2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to divert 83.12 ha of land situated in East Bhanupratappur forest division for non-forest purpose i.e. for construction of phase-I of Dilirajhara-Rawghat Railway line.

Judgement Date: 
23/12/2016
Tags:
Infrastructure Development, Forest Clearance, Chhattisgarh, Rail Transport, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Bastar
Air Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding emissions of diesel locomotive engines, 23/12/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S.K. Goyal Vs. Chairperson, CPCB & Ors. dated 23/12/2016 regarding emissions of diesel locomotive engines. National Green Tribunal directs MoEF to submit a complete and comprehensive report as to whether

(1) the study of 30 locomotive engines is not sufficient to be considered for prescription of standard

(2) if the study is insufficient reasons thereof and what steps are required to be taken

Judgement Date: 
23/12/2016
Tags:
Air Pollution, Rail Transport, RITES, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Air Pollution Control
Transport

Energising transport and mobility in China: an initial study on mobility, drives and fuels in China

As a major global economic driving force, the transport sector –and in particular the automotive sector– has provided employment and shaped technological progress over the course of a century. This is true for Germany as much as it is for China. Daunting climate and environmental concerns have cast a large shadow on this development.

Publication Date: 
29/11/2016
GIZ
Tags:
Urban Transport, Mobility Planning, Road Transport, China, Rail Transport, Shipping, Air Transport, Urbanisation, Fossil Fuels, Biofuel
Energy

ReNew Power to set up solar rooftop for Indian Railways

ReNew Power Ventures, a renewable energy development company, won bids for 5 MW solar installations across various locations for the Indian Railways.

Publication Date: 
29/11/2016
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Rail Transport, India, Carbon Dioxide, Energy
Natural Disasters

Large-scale application of the flood damage model RAilway Infrastructure Loss (RAIL)

Experience has shown that river floods can significantly hamper the reliability of railway networks and cause extensive structural damage and disruption. As a result, the national railway operator in Austria had to cope with financial losses of more than EUR 100 million due to flooding in recent years. Comprehensive information on potential flood risk hot spots as well as on expected flood damage in Austria is therefore needed for strategic flood risk management.

Publication Date: 
10/11/2016
Patric Kellermann, Christine Schönberger, Annegret H. Thieken
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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2357-2371
Tags:
Rail Transport, Floods, Natural Disasters, Rivers, Austria, Infrastructure Development
Energy

Experts to discuss sustainable 100% electrification of Railways

The conference is hosted by Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering and industry body Assocham

Publication Date: 
02/11/2016
Mamuni Das
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Energy, Rail Transport, COP 21 (Paris), Climate Agreements, Energy Technology, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy
Environment

Environmental clearance given for Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line

HARIDWAR: Work on the much anticipated 125-km long Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line, which will make Char Dham Yatra more accessible for the pilgrims, is expected to begin in December 2016.

Publication Date: 
19/10/2016
Times Of India (Dehradun)
Tags:
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Chamoli, Haridwar (D), Rail Transport, Environment Clearance (EC), Environment
Energy

Railways, energy PSUs may fund India’s nuke plan

Indian Railways and state-owned companies in energy sector including Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation and NTPC Ltd could soon be funding the country’s nuclear energy expansio

Publication Date: 
04/10/2016
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Energy, Rail Transport, Nuclear Power Corporation Of India (NPCIL), Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Nuclear Power
Environment

Chikkadpally: Noise pollution

NO RESPITE: Metro rail work has been causing inconvenience to residents since the start of the year. Heavy machinery and continuous drilling has led to high levels of noise pollution.

Publication Date: 
28/09/2016
Viren Savla
Times Of India (Hyderabad)
Tags:
Telangana, Hyderabad (T), Noise Pollution, Metro, Rail Transport, Environment
Environment

NGT ban on non-forest activities at Mangalavanam

Tribunal asks govt. to explain steps taken to declare bird sanctuary as ESA

Publication Date: 
21/09/2016
Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram)
Tags:
Kerala, Eco-Sensitive Zone, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Birds, Sanctuaries, Ecosystems, Environmental Security, Environment, Biodiversity, Rail Transport

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