Unlawful Entry: Illegal GM in our food
In a first study of its kind for India, New Delhi-based research and advocacy body Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has exposedlarge-scale illegal presence and sale of genetically modified (GM)
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
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Genetically Modified Processed Food in India
Foods produced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are referred to as genetically modified (GM) foods. The safety of GM foods has been a matter of concern. The Food Safety and Standards Authority
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Guidelines for Faecal Sludge and Septage Management in Bihar
According to Census 2011, Bihar reported 11.67 million urban population i.e. 11.25% of total population of state, dwelling in 199 urban centers (which accounts 3.14% of total urban population of country).
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Antibiotic Resistance in Poultry Environment: Spread of Resistance from Poultry Farm to Agricultural Field
In 2014, CSE and Pollution Monitoring Laboratory, in their report ‘Antibiotic Residues in Chicken Meat’ highlighted the widespread use of antibiotics in intensive chicken farming in the country, revealing
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Model framework for segregation: guidelines for managing municipal solid waste through segregation, reuse and recycling in Zanzibar,
It is well understood that segregation at source lies at the heart of good waste management. Segregation improves collection and processing efficiency. Better segregation mechanisms also ensure livelihood
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Proposed Framework for Empanelment of Organizations and Individual Experts for Conducting Social Impact Assessment in Land Acquisitions
As per the requirements of Section 4(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, it is mandatory to conduct SIA and prepare a Social
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Off target: status of thermal power stations in Delhi NCR
Coal has about 57 per cent share (around 197 GW) in the total installed capacity in India; but nearly 70 per cent of electricity (977 TWh, 2017- 18) in the country still comes from coal power plants. Coal-based
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Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP): an indicative structure
According to the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013, it is mandatory to conduct a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and prepare
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MAKEOVER: Conversion of brick kilns in Delhi-NCR to a cleaner technology- a status report
The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) has been in the grip of severe air pollution. The crisis is not confined just to the National Capital Territory (NCT) but affects all the 22 districts of the NCR.
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Milestone Tracker for Installation of Emission- Control Technologies
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) revised the environmental standards for coal-based thermal power stations in 2015. The deadline to comply with the standards expired in