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Describe the role of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as an institution for monitoring the pollution levels of environment.

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Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. It was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and later entrusted with powers under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. Role of […]

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Explain Environmental Justice, CPCB, Smog, and Greenhouse Gases (200 words)

a) Environmental Justice Environmental justice refers to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, or nationality, in environmental policymaking and enforcement. It ensures equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, such as access to clean air, water, and land while protecting communities from disproportionate exposure to pollution and