Book review: Environmental issues in India
Book>> Environmental Issues in India: a Reader edited by Mahesh Rangarajan Pearson-Longman 2007
Conflicts are bad for the environment, says UNEP report
At a time when the threat of war looms large over Iraq, here's more ammunition for peaceniks to confront warmongers with. The United Nations …
Below Poverty Line census: fudging figures?
A survey currently underway in states to calculate the number of below poverty line households is being opposed tooth and nail by civil society …
Critical conversation on climate change
BOOK>> Carbon Trading A Critical Conversation on Climate Change, Privatisation and Power The Corner House The uk 2006
Baiga agriculture can solve problems that plague modern systems
Book>>Benwar Swaraj by Naresh Biswas Nirman Vaikalpik Vikas Evam Sehbhagi Shodh Sansthan, Mandla, Madhya Prades
Is Bt cotton a success or failure?
Participants attending conference to review Bt cotton call for extensive investigation into all aspects of cotton production before drawing …
Can game theory help detect drug-resistant bacteria?
Washington State University researchers developed a software tool, with a graphic user interface, that can identify most relevant features …
Developed countries face tough questions on emissions reduction
Inadequacy of targets and discrepancies in reporting highlighted at the first multilateral review of Annexe I parties
Book review: Profound primer
Providing a good text is the primary step, now that environmental studies have become a scheduled subject at the graduate level in all …
National Centre for Advocacy Studies' new report 'Sponge iron industries'
Report>>Sponge Iron Industries Issues and Campaigns, National Centre for Advocacy Studies, Pune 2007
Fuel economy standards: sanctity of decision making process must be upheld
Car industry's efforts to dilute standards approved by PMO will significantly reduce fuel savings
Book Review
Accountability in the Pesticide Industry - A report based on a forum held at the Pocantico Conference Center . June 25-28, 2002 . Paper No 5
World Bank alarm on growing garbage burden
First-of-its-kind report projects exponential increase in municipal solid waste; questions reliability of available data and waste disposal methods
COVID-19: Why biocide overuse needs to be addressed to tackle AMR
Excessive use of biocides can be a potential threat that could drive AMR further, underlined a WHO editorial
GEAC revalidates field trials of GM maize, rice and wheat
Decision on others to be considered on April 25, says regulatory body for genetically modified organisms
Book The economics of biodiversity conservation valuation in tropical forest ecosystems
Book>> The Economics of Biodiversity Conservation Valuation in Tropical Forest Ecosystems
Scientists’ panel calls for 10-year moratorium on GM field trials
Supreme Court-mandated expert committee recommends new tests in thorough overhaul of India’s regulatory regime
Push to strengthen Basel Convention regional centres
Centres in turn will assist in ratifying ban on toxic exports from rich nations to the poor
Taxation and inequality: expectations from Union Budget 2013-14
It is imperative that the forthcoming Budget recognises that fair taxation policies are at the core of addressing inequality in the country
India reverses stand on asbestos at Rotterdam Convention meet
Opposes its inclusion in prior informed consent list; campaigners accuse industry lobby of influencing government
At loggers' heads
In Hobart, Australia, environmentalists are determined to continue throughout the summer tourist season a campaign to highlight the threat -- by …
Website review: www.digitaldividenetwork.org
Information is power. So are the technologies that help access and disseminate information. There has always been a gap between those people and …
Website review: www.nandiniherbs.com
With contributions from various sections of the herbal industry, this interactive site will fill up the void in giving this sector a big boost. …
Books on rails
In Mexico City, run by the leftist Democratic Revolutionary party, a huge and unique campaign has begun to promote literacy and provide an "…
Book review: Christopher V Hill's River of Sorrow
Imperialism is domination, says Christopher V Hill. And this domination is not just of people, but inevitably extends to "subordinating and …
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