State has fewer people using tobacco products
In comparison to the national percentage, Tamil Nadu has fewer people using tobacco products, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India 2009-2010. In Tamil Nadu, 24 per cent of men, and 8.4 per
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Contamination of soil and water inside and outside the Union Carbide India Limited, Bhopal
25 years after the gas leak, another tragedy is unfolding in Bhopal reveals this study by Centre for Science & Environment. This study based on CSE's Pollution Monitoring Laboratory tests found that water and soil in & around the Union Carbide factory are loaded with pesticides. See Also: Factsheets: The legal & medical tangles. http://www.downtoearth.org.in/webexclusives/factsheet_1.htm
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Adaptation to climate change in coastal areas of the Philippines and Viet Nam
In responding to climate change, the specific nature of coastal areas calls for special approaches. On the one hand, these areas are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts; on the other, healthy coastal wetland ecosystems, such as mangrove forests, can reduce that vulnerability as they pro-vide protection from climate impacts like storms or sea level rise.
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Health and the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
The joint World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Climate and Health Office has issued a briefing paper about health and the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) as part
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Global emissions- CSE Factsheet on climate 2012
A report by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency says global CO2 emissions have increased 3.0 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010. The report holds China and India responsible for the bulk of
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Loss and damage and liability- CSE Fact Sheet on climate 2012
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the debate on the link between extreme weather-related events and climate change has regained more relevance. Sandy, however, is only the most recent of an increasing
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HFCs: Safe for ozone, yet a potent greenhouse gas
Montreal Protocol, the multilateral treaty to protect the ozone layer, has been a successful environmental agreement. But an impasse over restricting the use of extremely potent greenhouse gases marred
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What Dow Chemical Company is doing to remove its liability for the waste dumped in the Union Carbide factory
Is Dow liable for the waste in Bhopal factory of Union Carbide?
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Panel to come out with a critique on river-linking
With skepticism over the scientific validity of the River-Interlinking project fast gaining ground, experts including Ms. Medha Patkar have come together under a committee to generate a 'fact-sheet'
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Environmental effects of ozone depletion and its interactions with climate change: 2014 assessment
<p>Around 30 million cases of skin cancer will be prevented by 2030, thanks to successful implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its amendments says this new report produced by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the Montreal Protocol. The report details various effects of UV radiation on human health, ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, air quality and materials.</p>
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Subterranean leak
25 years after the gas leak, another tragedy is unfolding in Bhopal reveals this latest study by Centre for Science & Environment. This study based on CSE's Pollution Monitoring Laboratory tests found that water and soil in & around the Union Carbide factory are loaded with pesticides.
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Annual health survey 2012-13: Rajasthan
The percentage of fully immunized children in the age group 12-23 months has increased noticeably in the state, points out the recently released annual health survey (AHS) 2012-13. The percentage of fully
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CSE reviews Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY), finds it a mixed bag of opportunities
CSE reviews Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY), finds it a mixed bag of opportunities NEW DELHI, September 23: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has analysed the Pradhan Mantri
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Green Highways (Plantation & Maintenance) Policy-2015
<p>This “green highways policy” approved by road ministry sets aside one per cent of the civil cost of national highway development projects for the planting of trees in a planned manner, covering both existing NH sections and new routes that would be added to the network. </p>
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Global perspectives of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in emerging countries
CCS is often viewed to be a bridging technology into a future in which renewable energy sources prevail and energy is used as efficiently as possible. Before this future can be reached, emissions from coal-fired power plants and other fossil fuel sources have to be reduced to the greatest extent possible. For the time being, however, use of coal is on the rise. Such
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S&P/IFCI Carbon Efficient Index
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Standard & Poor's have released the world's first carbon efficient index for emerging markets that could mobilize more than $1 billion for carbon-efficient companies over the next three years.
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Diabetes atlas 2012
<p><span id="itro1">India has 63 million people living with diabetes and is only second to China in terms of global diabetes cases warns this Diabetes Atlas 2012 released by International Diabetes Federation
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CSE warns Delhi: Do not dismiss winter smog as an act of God
<p><span id="itro1">The dense smog which had been throttling Delhi for the past few days has lifted partially today, but it may come back with renewed vigour, as the factors causing it remain in force
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The new obesity
<p><span id="itro1">Weight loss is no more a simple calculation of calories consumed and burnt. Studies show exposure to certain toxins in the environment can make it difficult for one to shed extra pounds.
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Eat at your own risk
<p><span id="itro1">The first-ever lab study of junk foods in India by Centre for Science and Environment published in Down To Earth exposes dubious claims by fast food giants.</span></p> <p>Junk food