Environmental Pollution & Degradation

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Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025

Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 on July 24, 2025. The rules were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure scientific management and remediation of chemically polluted lands. Key Regulatory Provisions Provision Details Legal Basis Notified u

11 May, 2026 National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies
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Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater

Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) annual report of December 2024 revealed a sharp rise in groundwater pollution across India. The number of districts with excessive nitrate levels increased from 359 in 2017 to 440 in 2023, now affecting more than 60% of the country. Key Findings and Impacts Area Details Worst-Hit States Rajasthan recorded 49%, Karnataka 48%, and Tamil Nadu 37% nitrate exc

10 May, 2026 Water Pollution
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India’s Revised CAFE Norms (Phase III)

India’s Revised CAFE Norms (Phase III) Notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on September 25, 2025, the Phase III Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms mandate automakers to maintain fleet-wide average fuel efficiency. The revised norms aim to curb CO2 emissions and encourage cleaner vehicle technologies. What are CAFE Norms? Aspect Details Full Form CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy.

09 May, 2026 National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies
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World’s First-Ever Global Carbon Tax on Shipping

World’s First-Ever Global Carbon Tax on Shipping The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the world’s first-ever global carbon tax on the shipping industry. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and accelerate the transition toward cleaner fuels and technologies. Key Features of the Carbon Tax Aspect Details Implementation Year The mechanism will come into effect from

08 May, 2026 International Environment Agencies & Agreements
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India’s Decision on Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

The Government of India has decided that no new environmental clearances will be granted for Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production projects beyond December 31, 2027. This decision is aligned with India’s commitments under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, which aim to reduce substances harmful to the climate. Background: Kigali Amendment and HFC Phase-down Under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, countries have agreed to phase down the production and consum