Jan 10
- A 800 MW hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, The Tawang-2 and a 12 MT Steel plant by POSCO, the South Korean Steel giant, were granted environmental clearance by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The proposal by Vedanta in the Niyamgiri hills was simultaneously rejected. Though POSCO’s proposal is still being probed by National Green Tribunal.
- On a PIL seekingdirection to halt discharge of effluents into the river Ganga, the Supreme Court issued notices to Central government, Central Pollution Control Board and governments of Uttrakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. The petitioner contended the unrestricted discharge of untreated sewerage, industrial waste and invasion of his fundamental rights to practice religion as well as right to healthy environment (Art 21 and 25 respectively.)
Jan 11
- Taking serious note of a letter from a member of National Ganga River Basin Authority, PMO has asked the Union ministry of Environment and Forests to probe the reasons for increasing pollution levels in Ganga despite thousands of crores being spent on the cleaning of the river.
Jan 13
- The climate changes caused by severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which was followed by rains in October is believed to have brought changes in the sojourn of numerous migratory birds this winter as their number has fallen considerably. Chilika, the brackish water lagoon in Orissa is vital destination of these migratory birds and a major winter birding site.
Jan 14
- Increased Pollution levels in Yamuna river owing to release of untreated industrial wastes through Panipat drain in Haryana was noticed. The rise in pollution was attributable to high concentration of industrial and domestic wastes being discharged in Yamuna.
Jan15
- The Parliament of Europe has approved new CO2 restrictions for commercial vehicles that will slash the emission by 28 % . The Climate Commissioner of Europe stated that the set target of emission is achievable and is not too expensive for manufacturers.
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