The project breached environmental protection acts and raised concerns for the rights of local tribes, the authorities said.

BBC: India court orders Vedanta subsidiary plant to close

The Federal environmental team for the project, led by FTA and including the Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration, has proactively been working with GDOT and other partners to minimize environmental and archeological impacts through proper project siting and design.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

The Safe Stoves project shows a virtuous circle in action, thanks to technology -- environmental protection, improved safety for women, access to clean energy for the poor, enhanced climate security.

UN: Secretary-General