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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

While IFC’s withdrawal is welcome, civil society urges the Bank to stop funding WTE projects and move towards zero-waste...

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Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Until recently, waste-to-energy incineration industries were classified by the CPCB as a ‘red category’ — a highly pollu...

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Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Man...

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Chennai will soon burn 2100 tonnes of garbage everyday: How will this affect us?

TNM hit the ground in Chennai and found the existing small-capacity waste incinerators in the city to be damaging the e...

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Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

SOLIDARITY PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society...

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Victory for public health and the environment!

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), of the World Bank, decides against investing in the proposed funding of USD...

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Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

The Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Ministry of Envir...

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Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

Press release 16 January 2025 | New Delhi: The People’s Alliance for Waste Accountability and Delhi residents have exp...

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‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart ...

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“பேரழிவு..” “மொத்த தலைநகரையும் விழுங்க போகும் புகை”… சென்னைக்கு அபாய எச்சரிக்கை

நரம்பு மண்டலத்தைத் தாக்கும் கொடிய நச்சான பாதரசம், புத்திக்கூர்மையை பாதித்து நடத்தைகளைப் பாதிக்கும் லெட் என்ற ஈயம், கண...

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April 16, 2025

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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

While IFC’s withdrawal is welcome, civil society urges the Bank to stop funding WTE projects and move towards zero-waste solutions instead. On 17 February, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, confirmed it will not provide a planned $40 million loan to su...

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May 8, 2025

Chythenyen Devika Kulasekaran

Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Until recently, waste-to-energy incineration industries were classified by the CPCB as a ‘red category’ — a highly polluting industry. Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has carved a new category of industries called the ‘blue category’ industries based on the Essential Environm...

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April 1, 2025

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Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Manali, Chennai. An incinerator is basically a furnace for burning waste. The “green” incinerator in Manali, Chennai installed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) claims to burn ...

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March 9, 2025

Nidharshana Raju

Chennai will soon burn 2100 tonnes of garbage everyday: How will this affect us?

TNM hit the ground in Chennai and found the existing small-capacity waste incinerators in the city to be damaging the environment, raising concerns over public health. Image: The News Minute The Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) proposal for a Rs 1,026-crore Waste-To-Energy (WTE) plant, which...

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February 21, 2025

Alliance for Incinerator Free Gujarat (AIFG)

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

SOLIDARITY PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society organisations (CSOs) who have been fighting against the proposed toxic and polluting Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incineration projects in Gujarat, India, the International Finance Corpo...

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February 20, 2025

Alliance for Incinerator Free Gujarat (AIFG)

Victory for public health and the environment!

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), of the World Bank, decides against investing in the proposed funding of USD 40 million for waste incineration plants in India. PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society organizations who ...

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February 27, 2025

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Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

The Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change regarding the Draft Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2024. AIW, a national coalition representing over 1,04,465 waste pickers across 18 states...

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February 27, 2025

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Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

Press release 16 January 2025 | New Delhi: The People’s Alliance for Waste Accountability and Delhi residents have expressed deep disappointment over the poorly managed public hearing held on December 27, 2024, to discuss the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Bawana. The hearing, organized ...

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March 11, 2026

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‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart of the city. The waste-to-energy plant in South Delhi’s Okhla was meant to solve two problems: reduce mounting waste and generate power for the capital. But it’s been at the heart ...

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December 20, 2024

Thanthi TV

“பேரழிவு..” “மொத்த தலைநகரையும் விழுங்க போகும் புகை”… சென்னைக்கு அபாய எச்சரிக்கை

நரம்பு மண்டலத்தைத் தாக்கும் கொடிய நச்சான பாதரசம், புத்திக்கூர்மையை பாதித்து நடத்தைகளைப் பாதிக்கும் லெட் என்ற ஈயம், கண், மூக்கு, தொண்டை பகுதிகளில் எரிச்சலை உருவாக்கி சுவாசக் கோளாறை உருவாக்கும் நைட்ரஜன் ஆக்சைடு உள்ளிட்டவை இந்த குப்பை எரி உலைகளில் இருந்து வெளிவரும் என எச்சரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர்…...

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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

Chennai will soon burn 2100 tonnes of garbage everyday: How will this affect us?

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

Victory for public health and the environment!

Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

“பேரழிவு..” “மொத்த தலைநகரையும் விழுங்க போகும் புகை”… சென்னைக்கு அபாய எச்சரிக்கை

IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

Chennai will soon burn 2100 tonnes of garbage everyday: How will this affect us?

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

Victory for public health and the environment!

Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

“பேரழிவு..” “மொத்த தலைநகரையும் விழுங்க போகும் புகை”… சென்னைக்கு அபாய எச்சரிக்கை

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