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Delhi's First Transit Oriented Hub Gets Approval
Phase one of the Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub project gets recommended environmental approval by Environment Ministry's Expert Appraisal Committee. The project requires the cutting of 123 trees and transplantation of 20 more. The site of Delhi's First Transit-Oriented Hub will be planted with 3,200 trees. The project will be developed around the Blue and Pink metro lines of the Delhi Metro.
Tags: Delhi Metro, transit, environmental clearance, Union Environment Ministry
Courtesy: Economic Times
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Nepal To Turn Everest Trash Into Artwork For Environmental Awareness
In an environmental awareness move, Nepal has planned to turn the trash left by Mt Everest trekkers into artwork. Project coordinator Tommy Gustafsson, founder of Sagarmatha Next Centre, said the move will involve foreign and local artists into this initiative. Reportedly, the artworks will also be sold as souvenirs to tourists and the proceeds will be utilised for conservation. Moreover, under “carry me back” initiative, the visitors'… read-more
Tags: mount everest, Nepal, artwork, environmental clearance, Enviroinment Awareness, artists, trekkers
Courtesy: NDTV
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NGT Committee Terms Baghjan, 26 Other Oil Fields Of Assam As Illegal
A National Green Tribunal committee has termed the Baghjan oil-field and 26 other oil-wells in Assam as illegal. Citing the findings of Justice Katakey Committee, the tribunal said none of the oil-fields procured the mandatory environmental clearances. Burning since 160 days, the Baghjan blowout has affected around 10 km of area including 'Dibru Saikhowa National Park', Tinsukia. The committee has also recommended payment of Rs 45 lakh… read-more
Tags: Baghjan oil field, Assam, Tinsukia, Dibru Saikhowa National Park, NGT, environment, environmental clearance
Courtesy: Down To Earth
