Tag: Environmental Policy
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Delhi in a Grey Veil: SO2, PM2.5 and a Call for Crackdown as AQI Soars
Delhi Under a Thick Grey Veil: What the Latest Air Quality Report Shows The air in Delhi darkens under a heavy, grey veil as the city confronts rapidly deteriorating air quality. On Sunday, residents woke up to a dense haze that blanketed the skyline, turning even familiar landmarks into silhouettes behind a stubborn fog. The…
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Delhi’s Smog Crisis Deepens: Government Cracks Down on Polluters as AQI Soars
worsening air quality in Delhi prompts urgent government action Residents of India’s capital woke up to a heavy blanket of grey skies as Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again. On Sunday, the air pollution levels surged, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) ticking toward the upper end of the “very unhealthy” category. Local…
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2025 in Review: Joy Prime’s Prime Insight Analyzes a Year of Legal Firestorms, Economic Resets, and Environmental Crackdowns
Overview: A Year of Contrast and Contention As 2025 drew to a close, Joy Prime’s Prime Insight offered viewers a sober, data-driven recap of a year defined by dramatic legal debates, sweeping economic resets, and a renewed push to curb environmental destruction. The program framed these developments not as isolated incidents, but as interconnected forces…
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Court slams eThekwini over unlawful beach reopenings
Coastal health at stake: what the ruling says The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has delivered a scathing judgment against the eThekwini Municipality, accusing it of compromising public health by reopening beaches despite dangerously high E. coli levels. The ruling underscores that provincial authorities did not grant the necessary approvals before these reopenings, turning a local beach…
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Trump’s Energy Department Pushes to Keep Centralia Coal Plant Open, Igniting Statewide Outrage
Introduction: A Federal Intervention in Washington’s Energy Policy The U.S. Department of Energy’s emergency directive to keep TransAlta’s Centralia coal plant in Washington operating has ignited a political and legal firestorm across the state. In a move that many state officials say defies local and state energy policy, the federal order compels continued operation of…
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Trump’s Nuclear Push Sparks Debate: Timing, Costs, and Safety Concerns
Overview: A Bold Push for Nuclear Reactors When President Trump touted a rapid expansion of the United States’ nuclear reactor fleet, he signaled a bold, potentially transformative shift in national energy policy. The administration framed the move as a way to secure low-carbon power, create jobs, and strengthen energy independence. Yet the plan also drew…
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Total failure: SC slams ad-hoc Delhi air measures and orders closing 9 toll plazas
SC Criticizes Ad-hoc Measures in Delhi’s Air Crisis In a bold move aimed at turning rhetoric into real action, the Supreme Court (SC) of India challenged the Delhi government’s handling of the capital’s toxic air crisis. Describing recent measures as ad-hoc and insufficient, the court pushed for more practical, accountable steps that could meaningfully reduce…
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Thousands of Glaciers Could Vanish Annually by Mid-Century, Study Warns
New study forecasts rapid glacier loss by mid-century A sweeping new analysis projects that thousands of glaciers could melt away each year by mid-century if global warming continues unchecked. The findings underscore the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating climate adaptation efforts worldwide. While some glaciers will endure, the authors warn that a…
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Methane Leak at Seven Group Gas Well Off Victoria Raises Environmental Concerns
Overview of the Leak A methane leak has been reported at a gas well operated by Seven Group Holdings, a conglomerate led by billionaire Kerry Stokes. The offshore site, located in the waters off the southern coast of Victoria, Australia, has been leaking methane into the ocean for more than two years. Environmental advocates and…
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Ghana Launches First National Carbon Market Masterclass to Build Local Expertise
Ghana Takes a Milestone Step into Global Carbon Markets In a move aimed at strengthening its participation in the rapidly expanding global carbon trading space, Ghana has launched its first national masterclass on carbon markets. Spearheaded by the Ghana Carbon Market Office, the program is designed to cultivate local expertise, deepen understanding of market mechanics,…