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The FBI finally arrests the person who started E mail computer virus Melissa
- 29/04/1999
- Down To Earth
Internal traffic

Cells are surprisingly efficient when it comes to traffic management
- 29/04/1999
- Down To Earth
- - Medical Research
  - Life Science
The lost world

A continent rose thrice above the Indian Ocean, only to disappear beneath the waves each time
- 29/04/1999
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- - Ecology
  - Indian Ocean
  - Geology
  - Research
Glaring aberrations

Glow signs using diesel gensets at bus stops have increased in Delhi. So has the pollution
- 29/04/1999
- Down To Earth
POLLUTION DEATHS

Air pollution in the congested Bangladeshi capital Dhaka is responsible for a large number of premature deaths and is affecting several million people a year, a World Bank official has said. "We
- 29/04/1999
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When Pollution Meant Punishment

As early as the 13th century, restrictions were put on the burning of coal as a precaution against the health hazards of air pollution
- 29/04/1999
City shock

Cities are known to generate a lot of waste and contribute in a major way to water and air pollution. They have become a major source of concern in the 20th century. City authorities will have to be
- 29/04/1999
Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding rising vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), 29/04/1999

<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India & Others on 29 April, 1999 regarding rising vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). Bhure Lal
- 29/04/1999
Tying a green knot

In a small town in Chamoli district of Uttar Pradesh, a marriage is also a tree planting occasion
- 14/04/1999
Small is more

A small water harvesting structure can produce amazing economic crossover effects. The same may not be true for large canals
- 14/04/1999
Placing curbs on global warming

Landfill sites can assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- 14/04/1999
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Money at last

The Kani tribals finally get their dues <br>
- 14/04/1999
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Salmon in trouble

Although Canada's west coast is known for disputes over the Pacific salmon, wild salmon in the north Atlantic Ocean and farm-raised salmon have been making headlines. The salmon population in the
- 14/04/1999
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End of Chernobyl?

Ukraine puts conditions for closing the nuclear power plant
- 14/04/1999
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Bare acts, no action

Parliament should start a procedure called Regulatory Impact Analysis under which every law should be carefully scrutinised for its effectiveness
- 14/04/1999
City cycling

With the introduction of bicycles for public use, Luud Schimmelpenninck hopes to make Amsterdam a car free city
- 30/03/1999
Let off

Tobacco companies get a reprieve in the UK. How will Asia fare?
- 30/03/1999
Dam travails

The Supreme Court s order to increase the height of the Narmada dam comes in for criticism. Madhya Pradesh decides to file a petition
- 30/03/1999
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Winner: big tobacco

A major anti tobacco case falls flat in the UK
- 30/03/1999
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A tougher stand

Ceramic products used to be brittle. But not any more
- 30/03/1999
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