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Technology Today Differs from Constitution's Drafting Era: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that technology, as we experience it today, is far different from what it was when the Constitution was drafted.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
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President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
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University Of Strathclyde Accepts Applications For LLM In Global Environmental Law & Governance
For international students planning to enroll in 2024, the tuition fee is 19,300 pounds (approximately Rs 19. 48 lakh).
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US Sues eBay Over Sale Of Harmful Products In Latest Tech Crackdown
The US government on Wednesday sued eBay, accusing the online platform of violating the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws by allowing the sale of several harmful products, including devices that defeat automobile pollution controls.
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EU Law to Bring Back User Replaceable Batteries on Smartphones by 2027: All Details
The European Parliament is mandating designing portable batteries for smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. Once the European Council and Parliament sign the regulation into law, it will mandate smartphone manufacturers to equip phones with replaceable batteries in the EU by 2027.
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UGC Adds 2 New SWAYAM PG MOOCs In 8 Indian Languages
The two new SWAYAM PG MOOCs – Access to Justice and Environmental Law have been introduced in eight Indian languages. The new courses are available at swayam.gov.in and ugceresources.in.
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Real Estate Firm Fined Rs 100 Crore By Pollution Control Board In Gurgaon
The Central Pollution Control Board has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on real estate conglomerate Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited for violating several environmental laws at a residential project in Gurugram.
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California Court Rules Bumblebee Is A Fish Under Environmental Law: Report
A court in California, in the United States, has in an order classified bumblebees as fish, thereby extending the legal protection of endangered species to them.
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"World-First" Law In New Zealand Will Make Banks Report Climate Impact
New Zealand passed a law Thursday forcing banks to reveal the impact of their investments on climate change, describing it as a world-first move to make the financial sector's environmental record more transparent.
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Supreme Court Stays Rs 20 Crore Green Tribunal Penalty On Sugar Company
The Supreme Court has stayed National Green Tribunal (NGT) order imposing Rs 20 crore penalty on four units of Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd in Uttar Pradesh for continuous violation of environmental laws.
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'Don't Tweet Toolkit,' Disha Ravi Told Greta Thunberg, Claim Cops: Report
After Greta Thunberg shared the "toolkit" on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law UAPA as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.
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Iran Guards Seize South Korean Tanker Amid US Tensions
Iran said Monday its Revolutionary Guards had seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Gulf waters for breaking "environmental laws," at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.
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Gurgaon Builder Fined Rs 10.33 Crore For Violating Environmental Laws
A committee formed by the National Green Tribunal Friday recommended a penalty of Rs 10.33 crore on a builder for construction in the green area in a housing complex in Gurgaon in violation of environmental laws.
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Technology Today Differs from Constitution's Drafting Era: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud on Thursday said that technology, as we experience it today, is far different from what it was when the Constitution was drafted.
-
Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
-
British Environmental Activist Sentenced To Five Years In Jail For Blocking Highway
The protest caused significant traffic delays and accidents, with costs exceeding 1.8 million pounds.
-
President Murmu Suggests Global Collaborations To Ensure 'Environmental Justice'
President Murmu said "our environment" is the most obvious way in which the world is all interconnected.
-
University Of Strathclyde Accepts Applications For LLM In Global Environmental Law & Governance
For international students planning to enroll in 2024, the tuition fee is 19,300 pounds (approximately Rs 19. 48 lakh).
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US Sues eBay Over Sale Of Harmful Products In Latest Tech Crackdown
The US government on Wednesday sued eBay, accusing the online platform of violating the Clean Air Act and other environmental laws by allowing the sale of several harmful products, including devices that defeat automobile pollution controls.
-
EU Law to Bring Back User Replaceable Batteries on Smartphones by 2027: All Details
The European Parliament is mandating designing portable batteries for smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. Once the European Council and Parliament sign the regulation into law, it will mandate smartphone manufacturers to equip phones with replaceable batteries in the EU by 2027.
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UGC Adds 2 New SWAYAM PG MOOCs In 8 Indian Languages
The two new SWAYAM PG MOOCs – Access to Justice and Environmental Law have been introduced in eight Indian languages. The new courses are available at swayam.gov.in and ugceresources.in.
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Real Estate Firm Fined Rs 100 Crore By Pollution Control Board In Gurgaon
The Central Pollution Control Board has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on real estate conglomerate Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Limited for violating several environmental laws at a residential project in Gurugram.
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California Court Rules Bumblebee Is A Fish Under Environmental Law: Report
A court in California, in the United States, has in an order classified bumblebees as fish, thereby extending the legal protection of endangered species to them.
-
"World-First" Law In New Zealand Will Make Banks Report Climate Impact
New Zealand passed a law Thursday forcing banks to reveal the impact of their investments on climate change, describing it as a world-first move to make the financial sector's environmental record more transparent.
-
Supreme Court Stays Rs 20 Crore Green Tribunal Penalty On Sugar Company
The Supreme Court has stayed National Green Tribunal (NGT) order imposing Rs 20 crore penalty on four units of Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd in Uttar Pradesh for continuous violation of environmental laws.
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'Don't Tweet Toolkit,' Disha Ravi Told Greta Thunberg, Claim Cops: Report
After Greta Thunberg shared the "toolkit" on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law UAPA as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.
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Iran Guards Seize South Korean Tanker Amid US Tensions
Iran said Monday its Revolutionary Guards had seized a South Korean-flagged tanker in Gulf waters for breaking "environmental laws," at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.
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Gurgaon Builder Fined Rs 10.33 Crore For Violating Environmental Laws
A committee formed by the National Green Tribunal Friday recommended a penalty of Rs 10.33 crore on a builder for construction in the green area in a housing complex in Gurgaon in violation of environmental laws.
