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Ground water resources in Plachimada: Coca Cola stores toxics for future generations
A joint team from Hazards Centre and People
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Black-necked crane: status, breeding productivity and conservation in Ladakh, India
This report on Black-necked Crane is the result of intensive studies and surveys in the harsh and unique environment of Ladakh. There are several findings which will be of great interest to ornithologists and particularly people working on cranes. The report takes into account the interest of the general reader and therefore has the first two chapters
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Effect of habitat fragmentation on Asian elephant ecology and behaviour patterns in a conflict-prone plantation
In human altered elephant habitats, understanding ecological and behavioural adaptation of elephants is essential to mitigate human-elephant conflict and conservation of elephants. This study on Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) was conducted between April 2004 and May 2005 in the plantation landscape of the Valparai plateau within the Anamalai_Parambikulam Elephant Reserve.
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The new EU-Regulation on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides in food: an overview
The new MRL Regulation on pesticide residues in food could be a great progress towards better protection of children and consumer in general, but there are a number of open questions how the EU and the Member States will implement this Regulation. Therefore, civil society must actively watch the development in the next years.
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Social protection the role of cash transfers
<p>This report highlights the importance of social protection in the struggle against global poverty. Social protection aims to enhance the capacity of poor and vulnerable persons to manage economic and social risks, such as unemployment, sickness, disability and old age. </p>
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The search for trends in global catastrophe losses
This document contains the White paper presented at Workshop on climate change and disaster losses: understanding and attributing trends and projections at Hohenkammer, Munich during 25
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Minutes of the 7th meeting of the Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority held on 25/05/2006
Minutes of the 7th meeting of the Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority held on 25/05/2006.
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Climate risks/opportunities management and decision making: An international initiative between Australia and India
Climatic changes, droughts, floods, heat/cold waves, pests, diseases and poverty dynamics is a complex phenomenon demanding multidisciplinary management of early warning systems, risk assessment, insurance and mitigation.
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Energy efficiency and climate change considerations for on-road transport in Asia
Stabilizing and reducing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations is essential to global sustainability and this will require intensified and ongoing efforts to increase overall global energy efficiency and a shift from fossil fuels to non-carbon energy sources. The improvements in global energy efficiency need to be achieved in a context of a growing population and economy.
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National environment policy 2006
The National Environment Policy is intended to be a guide to action: in regulatory reform, programmes and projects for environmental conservation; and review and enactment of legislation, by agencies of the Central, State, and Local Governments. . The policy also seeks to stimulate partnerships of different stakeholders, i.e.
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Nuclear power in India: Failed past, dubious future
<p>Nuclear power in India: Failed past, dubious future - Presentation by M V Ramana. </p>
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Status paper on mining leases in Orissa
In the mineral map of India, Orissa occupied an important position both in terms of deposit and production. The mineral deposit of the state is not only vast but also equally diverse. It is one of the largest minerals bearing states in India, having 16.92% of the total reserves of the country.
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CSE study on pollution of Bandi river by textile industries in Pali town
This paper is the result of a study conducted at the request of Sri Kisan Paryavaran Sangarsh Samiti, which is spearheading the cause of the farmers against the pollution of the Bandi river and groundwater in and around the town of Pali, by textile dyeing and printing industries. The Samiti, formed in 2004 has members drawn from around 50 villages in and around Pali.
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The imperative of public transport: Implementing the High Capacity Bus System: a progress report
This report contains the progress made on the implementation of the HCBS since Hon
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Valuation of urban air pollution: a case study of Kanpur city in India
This study estimates the monetary benefits to individuals from health damages avoided as a result on reductions in air pollution in the urban industrial city of Kanpur in India. A notable feature of this
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Conflict, food insecurity, and globalization
The researchers explore how globalization, broadly conceived to include international human rights norms, humanitarianism, and alternative trade, might influence peaceful and food secure outlooks and outcomes.
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Report of the joint committee on the scheduled tribes (recognition of forest rights) bill, 2005
The Scheduled Tribes (Recognition of Forest Rights) Bill 2005 has been prepared by the Ministry of Tribal Welfare, Government of India, "to recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes who have been residing in such forests for generations, but whose rights could not be recorded;' and "to provide for a framework for recording the forest rights so vested and the nature of evidence required for such recognition and vesting in respect of forest land.' The Bill was introduced in the Parliament during December 2005 and generated deb
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Letter from Aadhya Shakti Maa Dhari Devi Pujari Nyas dated 14/04/2006
Letter from Aadhya Shakti Maa Dhari Devi Pujari Nyas dated 14/04/2006.