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I'm planning to propose a research project related to polyelectrolytes being used in water treatment.
Can any experts help me to fine tune my interest. If u belong to Tier I institutes (Research / educational), we are even open to collaborate.
Vasantdada Sugar Institute is organizing two specialized training programmes on ‘Four R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover – Case Studies’ and ‘Environmental Monitoring, Control and Implementation of Pollution Control’ at its campus in Manjari, Pune. The objective of these programmes is to give practical exposure to the participants and to update their knowledge regarding the various technological developments in these areas. The details of these programmes are as follows
1. Four R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover – Case Studies (Jan 5-7,2016)
2. Environmental Monitoring, Control and Implementation of Pollution Control Distilleries, Textiles, Sugar, Cement, Thermal Power Plant, Iron & Steel, Aluminium, Lead, Copper and Zinc Smelting Units) (Jan 20-22,2016)
These are residential programs and limited to 20 particpants each from offices of CPCB and various state boards. We can also accept five extra participants from industry, consultancy, academia etc.
The course fee for each program is Rs. 10000/- + service tax per participant which includes tuition fees, training material, meals and accommodation. In case accommodation is not required the course fees will be Rs. 7500/- + service tax. A limited number of seats are available for both these programmes. Interested persons may please contact me on 020-26902343 or by email ds.nimbalkar@vsisugar.org.in
Dr. Deepali Nimbalkar
Scientist and Head
Department of Environmental Sciences
Vasantdada Sugar Institute
Manjari Bk. Tal. Haveli
Pune 412307 INDIA
Tel: +91 20 26902343 Fax: +91 20 26902244
Email: ds.nimbalkar@vsisugar.org.in
Website: www.vsisugar.com
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To assess your health and safety management system against OHSAS 18001:2007 requirements POSHE Provides IRCA Lead Audit Training in Occupational health and safety audits - A good health and safety record are reflection of management strength, Safety audits is an effective way to identify and manage risks and remedy which is an essential part of a successful business.
The legal framework for compliance also lays the foundations for continuous safety improvement within the workforce. In relation to safety “Almost” is another word for “nearly” or “not quite”, it has dangerous implications at Workplace. “Almost done,” means a job is incomplete. “Almost safe” is another way of saying dangerous.
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Dear Friends,
Under our Save Caves mission, we are conducting a survey from the Indian Citizens regarding their opinion on the issue. We request you to participate and answer few questions by following the given link. Your each answer will be highly valuable for us to conclude the present status of caves and caving in India.
The survey will take hardly 3 minutes of time and you have to give answer to each question (total 5 pages 16 / 17 question) which have to answer by selecting the appropriate ones. You have to select the answers for each question which have completed in a single session.
http://www.caves.res.in/oact.htm
Your password will be – savecaves
Don’t forget to collect a colourful brochure on Cave and Caving from the last page which is very informative.
Thanking you
Dr. Jayant Biswas,
"Environmental Hazard is more popular than Environmental Science Subject !"
"पर्यावरण खतरा, पर्यावरण विज्ञान विषय की तुलना में अधिक लोकप्रिय है!"
................Peeyush Gupta (Environmentalist)
India’s food and agriculture sector has emerged as a high-profit sector that plays a vital role in its economy, with agriculture comprising one of the largest contributors to the country’s GDP along with fisheries and forestry. The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution in world food trade every year.
The food industry is under tremendous pressure to ensure that their activities are eco-sensitive and contribute towards sustainable development in the long run, but there is also internal pressure to maintain or increase profitability in the face of fierce competition. Hence, it is very important that growing environmental concerns are addressed swiftly and smartly. Major areas of environmental concern caused by food, agro and food processing industries include water contamination, solid waste generation and energy consumption, requiring interventions such as the following:
OBJECTIVES: On completion of the course, the participant will be able to understand
WORKSHOP FEE:
Members of Bombay Chamber:
Rs 3000 + tax (14.5%)- One Day
Rs.5000+ tax (14.5%)- - Two Days
Non-members:
Rs.3500+Tax (14.5%)- - One Day
Rs.6000+tax (14.5%)- - Two Days
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COURSE DURATION: 2 days
DATE: December 17-18, 2015
TIMING: 9:30 am to 5.30 pm
WORKSHOP VENUE: Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mackinnon Mackenzie Building, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400001
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Functional Area Experts, Environment Consultants, NGOs, Students, Decision Makers and Environment and sustainability heads from
For more Details and Registration please visit
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Telephone: +91 9029073886
OZONE LAYER DEPLETION
What is Ozone Layer?
Ozone Layer is a deep layer in earth’s atmosphere that contains ozone which is a naturally occurring, highly reactive molecule that contains three oxygen atoms. It is constantly being formed and broken down in the high atmosphere, 6.2 to 31 miles (10 to 50 kilometers) above Earth, in the region called the stratosphere. This lower region of stratosphere containing relatively higher concentration of ozone is called Ozonosphere. The average concentration of ozone in the atmosphere is around 0.6 parts per million. The thickness of the ozone layer differs as per season and geography. The highest concentrations of ozone occur at altitudes from 26 to 28 km (16 to 17 miles) in the tropics and from 12 to 20 km (7 to 12 miles) towards the poles.
Why Ozone Layer is necessary?
The ozone layer forms a thick layer in stratosphere surrounding the earth, containing large amount of ozone. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French phycists Charles Fabry and Henry Buisson. It has a property to block solar radiations of wavelength less than 290 nm from reaching Earth’s surface. Thus, it can absorb about 98% of UV radiations which can produce long term harmful effects on human beings as well as plants and animals.
Causes of Ozone Layer Depletion
During the last several decades, human activities have resulted considerable reduction of ozone layer in the atmosphere. It occurs when destruction of the stratospheric ozone is more than the production of the molecule. It was first observed in early1970s and was found to be more prominent in Polar Regions.
Ozone hole refers to the regions of severely reduced ozone layers. The two regions where the ozone layer has depleted is the middle latitude and atmospheric regions over Antarctica
Natural causes of depletion of ozone layer
Ozone layer has been found to be affected by certain natural phenomenon such as sun spots and stratospheric winds. But it causes only 1-2% depletion and that is also temporarily.
Manmade causes of depletion of ozone layer
The main cause of depletion of ozone layer is CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons),halons(methyl chloroform),carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide, etc. These are categorized as ozone depleting substance (ODS). CFCs are used in freezers, air cooling component, dry-cleaning, etc. methyl chloroform in adhesives and chemical processing, carbon tetrachloride in fire extinguishers.
These substances remain in the atmosphere for quite a long time and is not recycled in the form of rain on the earth and thus transported into the stratosphere.
The emission of ODS account for roughly 90% of total depletion of ozone layer . These gases are carried to the stratosphere where UV radiations from the sun break them to release chlorine (from CFCs) and bromine (from methyl bromide and halons). The chlorine and bromine free radicals react with ozone molecule and destroy their molecular structure, thus depleting the ozone layer. One chlorine atom can break more than one lac molecule of ozone, while bromine is 40 times more destructive than chlorine molecule.
Effects of the Ozone Hole
Depletion of ozone layer and increase in UV rays can also cause DNA damage which can also be catastrophic. Thinning of ozone layer means getting direct in touch with ultra violet rays which can cause skin cancer or skin irritation which can lead to death. A decrease in 1% of ozone layer can cause 5% increase in cases of skin cancer.
Exposure to UV rays has also increased the cases of cataracts which in turn affects people’s vision and could also cause an increase in people becoming blind.
Aquatic plants and animals are also not safe. UV rays can penetrate through water and can kill small plants and animals. If ozone hole keep on expanding, there would be very few plants which means less food in the whole world.
The effect of the ozone hole and the damage done to the layer is still not very well understood. Apart from the gradual decrease of the ozone layer all over the world, there is little quantifiable evidence of new holes appearing any time soon. Even so, a number of countries have been working towards mitigating the damage.
CFC’s have been banned, especially in aerosol cans and various electrical appliances. There have been many conventions held to discuss the methods that will slowly phase out the use of the gases. However, this has been met with a great deal of resistance from industries that are based on the production and use of the gases.
One of widespread and long lasting effects has been the public awareness towards the environmental issues facing the planet. As one of the first major man-made problems to be discussed on a public forum, it set the ground for public opinion and action on issues such as pollution, greenhouse gases, global warming and the climate crisis.
It also sparked off renewed research about how weather patterns and natural phenomenon may be disturbed small changes in the atmosphere. Ozone depletion is not as serious as it once was, but nonetheless it has had an impact on the planet.
The ozone layer does not face rampant ozone depletion anymore, as most governments and environmental agencies have worked hard to reduce the emission of CFCs. This has proven to be a success and is the base for further work in reducing dangerous emissions.
Given that these risks exist even when the ozone layer absorbs about 98 percent of UV light, a future with an even thinner ozone layer is scary indeed. In the 1980s, this frightening prospect motivated the scientific community and policy makers of the world to address the issue of CFC production, which resulted in the 1987 Montreal Protocol. Policy makers from different industrialized countries signed this treaty as a pledge to reduce their CFC outputs. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated each year on the anniversary date of the treaty, September 16th.
The efforts seem to be working. Reports show that by 2049, the ozone will recover to 1979 thickness, which is when scientists believe the hole began to form . Many scientists believe the Montreal Protocol is responsible for this joyous recovery.
Numerous incidents of pipeline leakage induced contamination reported across India. Corrosion of pipeline assets is the major cause for this tremendous leakage and contamination threats. This is completely ignored by the water management authorities and design houses. When leakage occurs in any pipeline, the immediate focus is made on replacing the existing infrastructure. It is not an easy task for replacing all old infrastructure with brand new systems. We need to find the best way of improving the current operation to minimize leak and contamination incidents. We need to turn Water Rust to Water TRUST for assuring the integrity of existing assets and operating the water distribution without any potential disturbance. There is not much focus made on corrosion control and life cycle approach of selecting the appropriate water distribution systems.
Article Source: http://www.corrosionfootprint.org/2015/03/india-water-rust-to-water-trust-our.html
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform decision- makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible environmental, social and economic costs of the proposed project. To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders.
There is a genuine need to develop the capacity of the state-level regulators and state level expert appraisal Committee (SEAC) to screen and scope the EIA process, to conduct transparent public consultations and to evaluate the EIA reports, especially after the new EIA notification. At the same time, there is a need among CBO, NGOs, academicians, and environment managers to review and interpret EIA report, as they are technical in nature.
Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a hands-on five-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to coal based power plant, cement, pharmaceutical, mining and others. After the programme, the participants shall have:
1. Exposure to all aspects of EIA, from its theory to the practical – such as better understanding regarding
What data is required, how this data should be collected and interpreted, and significance of the data
Effectiveness of the assessment methods
What issues should be addressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR)
Tools and thumb rules available to evaluate the environmental impact of projects
2. Better understanding of the EIA process – from screening, scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultation
3. Better understanding of the environmental and social impacts of the industrial and developmental projects
4. Better ability to review EIA reports and identify its strengths and weaknesses
5. Increased ability to play active role in post-EIA monitoring.
COURSE FEES:
Rs 15,000 for developers, government officials and consultants,
Rs 10,000 for academicians, NGOs and researchers,
Rs 7,500 for students Note:
Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges
COURSE DURATION:
DATE: December 7-11, 2015
TIMING: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
COURSE VENUE: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62
OPEN FOR ALL
Functional Area Experts, Environment Consultants, NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, etc.), Students, Decision Makers and Industry Professionals.
Dear team,
Could you share
1. energy awareness video or sources were we can get it .
In another two weeks, we are going to celebrate energy day at our site .
2. Energy awareness video in Tamil . we have planned to create awareness in local schools
rajesh
environmentrajesh@gmail.com
Our pilot project in a Bengaluru lake for our floating trash barrier, withstood heavy rains and stopped large patches of Hyacinth.
1) System Dynamics Modelling for Forest Fuelwood Management in India
2) Evaluating the Feasibility of Using Pellets to Assess Age, Relative Abundance and Habitat of Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius ) in Mukurthi National Park, of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India
3) Taxonomy, Distribution and Conservation of Molluscs in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh: Three New Records from the State
4) Group Size and Age-sex Composition of Gaur (Bos gaurus) in Kuldhia Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Ghats, India
5) Anuran fauna of Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh state, India
6) Visual impact of tectonic movements on the caves in Andaman Islands
7) Evidences Dependent Population Distribution Patterns of Tiger and Leopard in Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha, India
8) dible-nest Swiftlet in Andaman and Nicobar Islands / Cave and Early Human: Research Potentiality in Indian Subcontinent
NEBOSH IGC3 is the Practical Application which you need to submit after your theory exam i.e igc 1 & 2.
Lets go through the synopsis of the information how to prepare a successful report to get more marks.
Observation sheet:
Write 25 hazards / unsafe practices / Conditions / risks which you observe at the work site.
Write few good practices that you have observed during the inspection.
Clearly Explain the hazard with its consequence, visualise the examiner as what you have observed during the inspection, rather than writing in simple sentences. Write the consequences clearly.
Control measures – write min. 5 controls for each hazard, when you write time scale for the control measure make sure that you write 2 days, 1 week, 15 days.. Never mention “Immediate”.
Introduction:
Write introduction about your site.
Mention the activities that are taking place in the site during your inspection.
Write about the equipment and substances used in the site.
Environmental condition of the site during inspection.
Executive Summary
It’s the summary of the entire report. So mention 10 high prioritized hazards with its consequences and controls and breach of law.
Write the moral, legal and financial justification summary from the conclusion.
Write down the benefits to the management if they consider your recommendation.
Main Findings:
Description of the hazard is insufficient. You have to provide more information rather than copy pasting from the observation sheet.
Write the breach of standard – mention the local law rather than mentioning ILO or Other international law. For instance if your site in India then you have to mention Indian Factories Act.
Write what the Law requires in relation to the hazard and mention how the law is breached.
Recommendations:
Mention the highly prioritized recommendations from the observation sheet.
Write the cost factor which is required to implement each recommendation.
Moral Legal and Financial Justification:
Write the moral, legal and financial arguments the company may face if they do not take action or apply your recommendation.
Conclusion:
Write the summary of the main findings. For each hazard or observation which you wrote in main findings you have to write summary.
When you write the summary write the hazards/Consequences/recommendations/breach of standard
Write summary of moral, legal and financial justification for all the observation from the main findings.
Recommendations:
Bring the recommendations from the conclusion and write the likely resources implications here. Then write the priority and write the reason why it is high priority.
Mention Target date – DD/MM/YYYY before which you want to implement the recommendations.
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4th NATIONAL CONVENTION ON HYDROGEN ENERGY AND ADVANCED MATERIALS (HEAM Scientist & Scholar 2015) invites you/your research students to submit a paper to the conference which will be held on 28th – 29th November 2015 at MANIT, Bhopal
The extended full paper submission deadline is on 30th October 2015. Hope that provides adequate time for you to complete the paper submission. If you need more time, please let us know.
To keep you informed:
· Conference Proceedings: All the full paper will be reviewed, and accepted paper will be published as Book (BS Publications, Hyderabad) with ISBN number. This book will be edited by Dr.A.Rehman & Dr.K.Sudhakar , from MANIT,Bhopal
· Journal: All authors who present their papers at the conference will be invited to submit an extended version of their research paper for publication in special issue of International Journal Current Biochemical Engineering ISSN: 2212-7127 and Current Alternative Energy ISSN: 2405-464X). All submitted papers will go through blind review process for acceptance. All accepted papers (after the review process) will be included in the Journal on a complimentary basis (free-of-charge)..
· HEAM 2015 will also constitute a HEAM Scientist and HEAM Scholar 2015 Awards Instituted by Dr.S.M.A.Shibli, Professor & Head, University of Kerala, President IAHEAM
For more information, please visit the HEAM 2015 website: http://ncheam.weebly.com//. www.iaheam.org .Would appreciate if you could disseminate this information to your colleagues/students who might be interested to participate in HEAM 2015 conference.
Should you require any assistance or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at nittsudhakar@gmail.com;hydrogenmela@gmail.com;
The financial institutions have an important role to play when it comes to reducing environmental and social risk associated with a project. Their role becomes significantly important considering severe capacity gap with different institution entrusted with the job. Therefore, it is imperative for the financial institutions to conduct a proper due diligence of a project before financing them. This will not only save them from reputational risk but also from financial risk. Considering the role financial institutional can play in ensuring environmental compliance and social acceptance of a project, Centre for Science and Environment is organizing a two days workshop on“Environmental and Social Risk in Project Financing” that will address the issue of proper environmental and social risk assessment during financial due diligence and why it is important for the financial institutions. The workshop will be held at Mumbai in December 2015. The objective of the workshop is to understand the importance of duediligence process, how it is being implemented by financial institution in the country and the ways by which this process can be made more effective and much better.
Centre for Science and Environment would like to invite candidates to submit a paper for the above mentioned workshop. This workshop will act as a platform for researchers and practitioners to present new research and developments in the area of environmental and social risk issues, and how the financial institutions can help minimize these risks and effectively cut down their losses and NPAs.
Kindly indicate your intention to submit your full paper to the email address given below with the title of the paper, authors, and abstract. The full manuscript, as a PDF file, should be emailed to this address on or before the given deadline. Authoring guidelines/specific format shall be mailed to you after the review panel receives your letter of intent.
The selected authors will be invited to present their paper(s) at the workshop. CSE would be providing travel and stay expenses for the selected speakers, and give them honorarium for their paper and presentations.
IMPORTANT DATES
Intent to Submit: November 6th, 2015
Full Version: November 13th, 2015
Decision Date: November 20th, 2015
Final Version: November 27th, 2015
Contact E-mail :
sujit@cseindia.org
digvijay@cseindia.org
For information contact:
Digvijay Singh, Sr. Research Associate,
Industry and Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124+ 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 204
Fax: + 91-11-29955879
Mob. No.: +91 9891921959+91 9891921959, +91 9899676027+91 9899676027
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A regional capacity development workshop on ‘Ensuring Water Security in
Changing Environment Scenario for Water Professionals of South Asian
Countries’ sponsored by UNESCO is being organized jointly by IIT Bombay,
NIH Bhoplal Regional Centre and NIT Hamirpur on November 26-27, 2015. The
venue for the workshop will be the Conference Hall, Victor Menezes
Convention Centre, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai.
Please find enclosed brochure and registration form for the workshop. Your
are invited to attend the workshop.
Brochure%20and%20Registration%20form%20Combined.pdf
For registering online, please read the brochure and follow instructions.
Once you have online reference number or UTR number ready, kindly visit
the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/Registration-UNESCO-Workshop
Also, you are requested to forward invitation to your colleagues and
friends who might be interested in attending the Workshop.
Thanks and best regards
Prof. A.K. Dikshit
Chairman, UNESCO-Workshop
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Dr. A.K. Dikshit
Professor, Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE) Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai Mumbai 400 076 India.
Tel: (022)-2576-7862(O)/ 2576-8862(R)
Fax: (022)-2576-4650 / 2572-3480
Email:dikshit@iitb.ac.in
Team,
Currently exploring the opportunity for utilizing the organic waste management technique.
please share your experience .which is the best technique in terms of results, maintenance,
1.Bio-gas,
2.organic waste composting
3.Automatic composting system ( Foodie )
Scope ; Automobile sector - Tyre manufacturing industry
quantity of generation : 100 to 250 Kg
Thank you
Rajesh
nature_rajesh@yahoo.com
