NGT issues notice to Rajasthan govt over pollution by brick kilns

JAIPUR: National Green Tribunal (NGT) central zone bench Bhopal issued notice to the state government on a petition over pollution caused by brick kilns using coal. The next hearing of the case is on October 18.
The petition said brick kilns should be allowed only with zig-zag technology or vertical shaft to use Piped Natural Gas as fuel in brick making on the ground that coal is the main source of energy for brick kilns.
The use of large quantities of coal and pet coke in brick kilns contributes significantly to the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter (PM).
Emissions largely arise from inefficient combustion of large quantities of coal, pet coke, and agrarian-residues that is being used in brick kilns which has serious health and mortality implications.