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Growing antibiotic-resistance in humans also because of large-scale indiscriminate use of antibiotics in poultry industry, claims CSE study 70 chicken samples from Delhi-NCR region tested for six commonly used antibiotics 40 per cent samples test positive; residues of more than one antibiotic found in 17 per cent samples Points to large-scale unregulated use …
The floods in the Himalayas have been ferocious and deadly. Fears are that the final body count could run into several thousands. There is no clear estimate of the number of villages wiped out, property destroyed, roads washed away and hydropower projects damaged in the mountain state of Uttarakhand. The mountains are bleeding and its …
Wind energy and small hydro power can exert severe environmental impacts India needs better green energy norms to offset these impacts Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) conference on ‘Green Norms for Green Energy’ shatters a lot of myths about the renewable energy sector. Discusses little-known and lesser-acknowledged environmental impacts of the sector CSE calls …
Engineers require re-training, not the Ganga. This is where I had left our conversation last fortnight. Why did I say this? The inter-ministerial committee I participated in as a member was discussing how much the ecological flow—the water that should be left in the river for ecosystem and livelihood purposes—should be at all times. How …
Report provides incontrovertible evidence of destruction of mangroves, blocking of creeks and non-compliance of other clearance conditions Committee recommends effective deterrence through creation of Environment Restoration Fund of Rs 200 crore or 1 per cent of total investment, whichever is higher Recommends reform of Coastal Zone Regulations and monitoring systems New Delhi, April 18, 2013:There …
Building green is definitely important. But equally important is to know how green is a green building. Take the glitzy, glass-enveloped buildings popping up across the country. It does not matter if you are in the mild but wet and windy climate of Bengaluru or in the extreme hot and dry climate of Gurgaon, glass …
Pesticide regulation is clearly about high stakes. The stakes concern our health and our bodies New Delhi, March 25, 2013: The pesticide manufacturing industry and its front organizations are back at their old game – of trying to smother anyone who would have the temerity to say anything against pesticides. In an advertisement published today …
Good news: increased allocation for agriculture, watershed development — but we need effective implementation The recognition that small and marginal farmers need investment in improved land productivity and water use is a critical component of the budget. In the past five years (2007-08 to 2011-12), the country has spent some Rs 7,000 crore (against a …
Findings released by the scientists behind the study at a Dialogue Workshop organised by Centre for Science and Environment, Indian Council of Medical Research and US-based Health Effects Institute Annual premature deaths caused by particulate air pollution have increased by six times since the year 2000 With one fifth of global deaths, India shows the …
India’s solar power policy is now entering round two. And there is much that needs to be reviewed and reworked as the business of solar energy has seen massive turbulence in India as well as globally. In the first phase (2010 to 2013) of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) the target was to set up 1,000-2,000 MW …