An increase in construction activity and vehicular traffic is taking a toll on Thane's environment but there is little authorities are able to do about it.

Pollution control board told to shut down units polluting Ulhas river

The stench of noxious chemical fumes almost leaves you dizzy the moment you enter the industrial belt of Dombivali. Broken pipelines and open drains releasing untreated effluents towards the Ulhas River are a common sight. Residents say they can feel the fumes rising out of the drains with their palms.

The state government gave its approval for BMC to start work on the Gargai water project. However, it has asked BMC to pay the State Water Resources Department Rs 19 lakh before it does so.

Mumbai: The national green tribunal (Pune bench) has admitted a petition seeking restoration of the ecology and marine life of Ulhas river in Thane district and winding up of all industries releasi

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is planning to revive its three-year-old project for setting up an electronic-waste (e-waste) disposal facility.

Mumbai, Thane builders approve small plans only to expand them, bypassing environment rules

The oil spill on the Uran coast close to Mumbai is larger than what was estimated, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has said.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Virani Construction Company Vs State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Commitee II (SEAC II) Maharashtra & Others dated 26/09/2013 regarding constructing buildings on the plots bearing Survey Nos. 36/4, 37/1 and 37/2, situated at village Kausa (district Thane).

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/judgment/72_2013(Ap)(wZ)_26sept2013_final_order.pdf

Sajjan Jindal was gheraoed to give signed letter on withdrawal.

In a major victory, tribal people in Maharashtra’s Thane district have managed to get information on forest land titles through the Right to Information Act.

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