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Delhi air pollution highlights: AQI at 471; Environment Minister says call on odd-even measures to be taken soon
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution highlights: AQI at 471; Environment Minister says call on odd-even measures to be taken soon

The Hindu  

The air quality in the national capital remained in the the ‘severe plus’ category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with smog shrouding the city, reducing visibility and worsening air pollution to touch an alarmingly high level of poor AQI. According to the Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s overall 24-hour average air quality index was 471 at 1 …

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‘No GRAP-3 in Delhi for now’ says environment minister Gopal Rai amid rising AQI
1 month, 1 week ago

‘No GRAP-3 in Delhi for now’ says environment minister Gopal Rai amid rising AQI

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai announced n Thursday that the government will not impose the third phase of Graded Response Action Plan in the national capital, in anticipation of improved air quality tomorrow, reported news agency ANI. Environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has stated that for now GRAP-II will be implemented in the city, anticipating improvements in weather soon …

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PM Modi, Environment Minister unlikely to attend U.N. climate summit in Baku
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, Environment Minister unlikely to attend U.N. climate summit in Baku

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the U.N. climate conference in Azerbaijan that Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav may also miss, official sources said on Thursday. According to sources, India's key priorities for COP29 include securing an ambitious new climate finance goal that meets the needs of all developing countries and the operationalisation of Article 6 of the Paris …

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India's Stance on Ariha Shah's Repatriation Remains Firm
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Stance on Ariha Shah's Repatriation Remains Firm

India Today  

India's stance on the repatriation of three-year-old Ariha Shah remains firm. The government has expressed its concerns to the German authorities, highlighting the child's cultural and linguistic roots. The German Embassy in New Delhi has acknowledged the case and remains in close contact with the Indian government and the foster family.

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Delhi government to launch campaign to curb industrial pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government to launch campaign to curb industrial pollution

The Hindu  

The Delhi government will run a month-long campaign to curb industrial pollution starting from October 20, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on October 18. Mr. Rai, in a letter to Bhupender Yadav, his counterpart at the Centre, said the Delhi government has taken numerous steps to curb air pollution during the winter season. “A report by independent environment think tank …

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'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre

ABP News  

With the Air Quality in the national capital deteriorating ahead of the Winter season, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the Union government to enforce a strict ban on stubble burning in the entire National Capital Region and allow only CNG/electric vehicles. "Delhi's steps to curb air pollution won't be effective till NCR states check pollution sources," Gopal Rai …

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Former environment minister in Albania sentenced to prison in bribery case
1 year, 2 months ago

Former environment minister in Albania sentenced to prison in bribery case

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — A former Albanian environment minister, seven other officials and four businessmen were sentenced Monday to prison terms in connection with bribery over a contract to build an incinerator in western Albania, court officials said. The Special Court on Corruption and Organized Crime in the Albanian capital, Tirana, sentenced former Environment Minister Lefter Koka to six years and …

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Delhi's air pollution levels declined 45% since 2014, says Environment Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi's air pollution levels declined 45% since 2014, says Environment Minister

India Today  

The PM10 and PM2.5 levels have declined by an average of 45 per cent in Delhi in the last nine years, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, 'In the last few days, the pollution level reached 450 in Anand Vihar area due to construction work and diesel vehicles. WINTER ACTION PLAN Gopal Rai said …

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Spanish minister rides bike to climate summit after private jet travel
1 year, 5 months ago

Spanish minister rides bike to climate summit after private jet travel

Op India  

Spanish Minister Teresa Ribera, who holds the significant portfolios of Minister of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge as well as Deputy PM, faced severe backlash after allegedly engaging in a hypocritical act during the European Union’s Climate Summit on July 11, 2023. A Twitter user Froilan I De Espana wrote, “Teresa Ribera’s thing about making you arrive by bicycle at …

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We may never know what caused mass crab deaths, says environment minister
1 year, 10 months ago

We may never know what caused mass crab deaths, says environment minister

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The cause of mass crab deaths on the north east coast may never be known, …

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Brazil’s Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil’s Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil´s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday that Amazon activist Marina Silva will be the country´s next minister of environment. Both attended the recent U.N. climate conference in Egypt, where Lula promised cheering crowds “zero deforestation” in the Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest and a key to fighting climate change, by 2030. Two lawmakers …

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Brazil’s Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Brazil’s Lula picks Amazon defender for environment minister

LA Times  

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and newly named Environment Minister Marina Silva smile during a meeting where he announced the ministers for his incoming government, in Brasilia, Brazil, on Thursday. Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday that Amazon activist Marina Silva will be the country´s next minister of environment. Both attended the recent U.N. climate …

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India showing intent to solve problems despite not traditionally contributing to emissions, says Environment Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

India showing intent to solve problems despite not traditionally contributing to emissions, says Environment Minister

Firstpost  

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India is totally committed to driving its low-carbon industry transitions through a multi-pronged approach that cuts across sectors and issues New Delhi: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said India is showing intent as a problem solver despite not being a traditional contributor to global emissions. Addressing the opening ceremony of the G20 …

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Majority of Australia's environment in 'poor' state as Labor blames the Coalition for decade of 'inaction and wilful ignorance'
2 years, 5 months ago

Majority of Australia's environment in 'poor' state as Labor blames the Coalition for decade of 'inaction and wilful ignorance'

ABC  

The federal government says it will adopt a new target of protecting 30 per cent of Australia's land by 2030, after the latest State of the Environment Report found the country's environment was in a "poor and deteriorating state". Key points: Every category except urban environments has deteriorated since the last report was published in 2016 Environment Minster Tanya Plibersek …

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'COVID-19 Compounded the Challenge of Fighting Global Warming': Environment Min
2 years, 7 months ago

'COVID-19 Compounded the Challenge of Fighting Global Warming': Environment Min

The Quint  

Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday, 10 May, addressed the opening plenary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Conference of Parties, and said that the COVID-19 pandemic had compounded the challenge of fighting global warming. " has compounded the challenge of fighting global warming as economic pressures have delayed or slowed climate …

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Former environment minister David Speirs puts his hand up for Liberal leadership
2 years, 8 months ago

Former environment minister David Speirs puts his hand up for Liberal leadership

ABC  

Former environment minister David Speirs has confirmed he's in the running to become opposition leader, saying the SA Liberal Party needs to apologise for a "very bad" election campaign. Key points: Former environment minister David Speirs will contest the Liberal leadership The Party will meet after Easter to appoint a new leader Josh Teague and Nick McBride have also put …

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Lok Sabha updates March 31 | Electric vehicle prices will be equal to petrol cars in 2 years, Says Centre
2 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha updates March 31 | Electric vehicle prices will be equal to petrol cars in 2 years, Says Centre

The Hindu  

On the 12th day of the second part of the Budget Session, the lower house passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation Bill, 2022. 3:50 p.m. Speaker praises India for representing environmental issues on global platform As BSP MP Danish Ali starts to talk about India’s ability to talk about climate on global platforms, Speaker Om Birla interrupts him and says: “I …

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50 Cheetahs to be introduced in India in next 5 years: Environment Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

50 Cheetahs to be introduced in India in next 5 years: Environment Minister

The Hindu  

After becoming extinct in 1952, cheetah is all set to return to India as the central government on Wednesday launched an action plan under which 50 of these big cats will be introduced in the next five years. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the action plan at the 19th meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority saying, “The Cheetah …

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Stalin goes green by launching ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme
3 years ago

Stalin goes green by launching ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme

The Hindu  

Stalin on Thursday launched ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme to promote the use of cloth bags by the public and discourage the use of plastic bags, which have become rampant in the State over the years. Launching the campaign in Kalaivanar Arangam here, Mr. Stalin recalled how long ago yellow-coloured cloth bags were symbolic of auspicious occasion but eventually plastic bags replaced …

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PM Modi slams colonial mindset, those parroting demands of industrialised nations to stall development
3 years ago

PM Modi slams colonial mindset, those parroting demands of industrialised nations to stall development

Firstpost  

A colonial mind may not be able to appreciate that Indian steps towards environmental rejuvenation are second to none In his speech on Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi very interestingly linked social welfare to the issues governments face when developing infrastructure. The foundation stone of this project was laid by India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1961. Prime …

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Glasgow climate summit | Coal ‘phase-down’ is a right, says India Environment Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Glasgow climate summit | Coal ‘phase-down’ is a right, says India Environment Minister

The Hindu  

A day after the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties in Glasgow ended on Saturday, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in a personal blog, dwelt on India’s last-minute intervention that played a key role in the final text of the agreement that called for coal to be “phased down” rather than “phased out”. The 26th United Nations Conference of Parties …

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Climate finance isn’t charity, says Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at COP26
3 years, 1 month ago

Climate finance isn’t charity, says Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav at COP26

The Hindu  

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav says rich countries have “an obligation, responsibility, duty and a vow” to provide climate finance to developing nations and should deliver on an unfulfilled promise to raise $100 billion a year. “Because if there is any gap that remains it is in the action for climate finance.” Mr. Yadav heads the …

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Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet
3 years, 1 month ago

Canada’s Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet

Al Jazeera  

Former Greenpeace staffer Steven Guilbeault will take over as environment minister and a new defence minister was named. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled his third cabinet since first winning office in 2015, replacing the defence minister and environment minister as his Liberal government looks to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, improve its environmental record and fend off political …

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Health, education, IT, environment ministers quit ahead of Modi cabinet rejig
3 years, 5 months ago

Health, education, IT, environment ministers quit ahead of Modi cabinet rejig

India Today  

Several Union ministers will not be part of the new Union Cabinet as Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes for an overhaul in his government ahead of crucial elections to five states. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar have also quit from the Union Cabinet. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON MODI CABINET RESHUFFLE …

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