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Farmers' suicide and debt waiver- An action plan for agricultural development of Maharashtra
In the context of an alarming increase in the farmers’ suicide, the Government of Maharashtra announced a Special Package of Rs. 1,075 crore for six districts of Western Vidarbha (December, 2005). Subsequently,
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Regulatory framework for wetlands conservation - draft
The Ministry of Environment and Forests has identified a number of wetlands for conservation and management under the National Wetland Conservation Programme and some financial assistance is being provided to State Governments for various conservation activities through approval of the Management Action Plans. The National Environment Policy recognizes the numerous ecological services provided by wetlands and emphasizes on the need for setting up of a legally enforceable regulatory mechanism for the identified wetlands.
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Development of a high resolution daily gridded temperature data set (1969-2005)
To meet the requirements of the research community, a high resolution daily gridded temperature data set for the Indian region was developed. For this purpose, daily temperature (maximum, minimum and mean) data of 395 quality controlled
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Draft of ambient air quality criteria/standards
Air quality standards provide a legal framework for air pollution control. An air quality standard is a description of a level of air quality that is adopted by a regulatory authority as enforceable.
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Non compliance with emission standards: show cause notice dated 26.06.2008
Non compliance with emission standards: show cause notice from West Bengal Pollution Control Board dated 26.06.2008.
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Adapting to climate change: a business approach
Climate change represents a new and somewhat daunting topic for many businesses. The challenge is compounded by the diverse and uncertain projections of changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, extreme events, and other effects. This paper outlines a sensible business approach to analyzing and adapting to the physical risks of climate change. It focuses on a critical first step in assessing these climate impacts: understanding the potential risks to business and the importance of taking action to mitigate those risks.
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Environmental statement report of Durgapur Steel Plant for the year 2007-08
Environmental statement report of Durgapur Steel Plant for the year 2007-08.
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The Obama-Biden plan to crack down on excessive energy speculation
Barack Obama understands that while many factors are contributing to record oil prices, we must do everything we can to help ease the burden on struggling families in the near term while putting in place policies like conservation, development of alternative fuels and investments in new technologies to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce oil consumption by 35 percent, or 10 million bar
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Exploring urban growth management insights from three cities
This study explores urban spatial growth patterns in three middle-sized Metropolitan Regions (MRs) in three world regions: Quito, Ecuador in Latin America; Xi
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Climate change impacts in drought and flood affected areas: case studies in India
This report demonstrates that climate change will continue to affect the lives and production systems o f the millions in India who reside in high-risk rural areas, with a mounting human toll that falls disproportionately upon the poor.
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Primary skin irritation test of samples of stored toxic wastes at the former UCIL plant site at Bhopal in rabbits
This study was conducted to assess the safety with special reference to the primary skin irritation, if any, of six samples (Excavated waste, Lime sludge, Naphthol tar (nor Naptho tar), Reactor residues, Semi processed pesticide and Sevin tar) collected from `Stored Toxic Wastes at the former UCIL Plant site at Bhopal".
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Clean coal power generation technology review: worldwide experience and implications for India
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the clean coal technologies (CCT) used in power generation worldwide and draw preliminary recommendations regarding the utilization of CCT options which are suitable for application in India.
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Pesticides in food
In total 349 different pesticides are present in food products sold in the EU. Some 45.7% of food items tested are found to contain pesticides, including 5%
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Impact of irrigation and minor irrigation under AIBP in Uttarakhand state
The aim of the present study is to review the impact of the Government of Indiasponsored Accelerated Irrigation Beneficiary Program [AIBP] in Uttarakhand State, since its inception. For the purpose of this review, the context of State plans, policies and programs for irrigation and agricultural development, including the role of Panchayat Raj Institutions is explored.
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Bagepalli biogas CDM gold standard PDD
ADATS, along with Velcan Energy, France, undertook to construct 5,500 Biogas Units for as many Coolie women under a CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) Project of the UNFCCC from October 2005. This CDM Project is well under way and even the first Verification (process by which the generation of CERs is certified) is over with the UNFCCC issuing Biogas CERs into the Emission Trading System.
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Climate change and economic growth: evidence from the last half century
This paper uses annual variation in temperature and precipitation over the past 50 years to examine the impact of climatic changes on economic activity throughout the world. It find three primary results. First, higher temperatures substantially reduce economic growth in poor countries but have little effect in rich countries.
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Rural water supply in India: willingness of households to pay for improved services and affordability
A study on the willingness to pay provides an indication of the value that consumers place on improved water supply and an assessment of the demand for service improvement. A study of affordability provides guidance on tariff setting, helping to ascertain how far the consumers will be able to pay the cost of improved services.
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Pay-as-you-drive insurance: recommendations for implementation
This paper provides guidance for implementing Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) vehicle insurance, which directly incorporates mileage as a rate factor. It describes PAYD pricing options, discusses PAYD benefits and costs, describes regulatory reforms, evaluates various objections to PAYD, and provides specific recommendations for PAYD implementation. Various data sources indicate that crash costs increase with annual vehicle mileage. As a result, PAYD increases actuarial accuracy (premiums better reflect a vehicle
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European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Pesticide Residues) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 and shall apply from 15 June 2008 except for deltamethrin and atrazine for which they shall be applied from 19 December 2007 and for imazalil, for which they shall be applied from 15 September 2008.