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Do you remember how things in your parents' days, seemed to last a long, long time? Why and when did that begin to change into a wasteful cycle?
The film,”The Light Bulb Conspiracy” by Cosima Dannoritzer, answers this question. It is peppered with brilliant archival footage, and sets the scene in Livermore, US with the world’s longest lasting lightbulb. It has been burning since 1901 and has ironically outlived the two webcams recording it!
Impact of Climate change on flood sector has reviews such as
- mapping flood prone areas using modern technologies like remote sensing, satellite data and air borne laser terrain mapping.
- flood plain zoning bill be adopted and enforced
- flood hazad zonation maps be prepared and widely publised
- flood forecasting and warning network be strengthened and modernised
- instrumentation for monitoring of glacial lakes and warning for outburst flood be mandatory to appropriate organization and necessary institutional arrangement be set up.
- special studies and mitigative measures for landslide events shold be undertaken
from The Indian Express' Ahmedabad edition of Sept 6
CONSTRUCTION of residential complexes close to hazardous waste treatment facilities in the Vatva and Naroda industrial areas ofAhmedabad has evoked sharp reactions from both the Central and state governments,with the latter seeking cooperation from the municipal authorities on the issue.
As per national guidelines,a radius of 500 metres around hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) has to be maintained as bufferzone because of possible dangers like leakage of toxic substances.
While the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) had issued criminal notices against the developers ofthese residential complexes several months ago, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recently enquired with the GPCB about the status of the case.
But the stage of these constructions —officials say many people have either moved in or bought flats —has made reaching a final decision difficult for the authorities.
“The main problem is that many people have already moved in or bought flats in these residential complexes.We might have to take a considerate view because these people did not know about the environmental provisions. That has made reaching a decision very difficult,”said a senior official on condition of anonymity.
Officials from the GPCB and the state Department of Environment and Forests(DoEF) said meetings have been held with the civic body and a decision would be taken within a week.
The inquiry follows a series of letters sent by Vadodara-based environmentalist Rohit Prajapati to the Union Minister, ministry officials,the state environment department and pollution control boards at both the central and state levels.
Prajapati had threatened approaching the judiciary if action was not taken.
The DoEF recently said it has issued notices to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation under the Environment Protection Act,1986 regarding these constructions.
“This issue istaken up very seriously bythis department and it isdecided to have further jointmeetings with all concernedauthorities,” the DoEF said in a letter.
important observations and questions:
1. Would the people who have already moved in value their money or their lives more? or in another way, would they take the possibility of a hazardous waste accident seriously? Have they learned from, in the extreme case, incidents like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
2. It was quite clear that when Prajapati first wrote these letters, these complexes were still empty. Perhaps a few people had bought flats, but the fact is, at least the one in Vatva was uninhabited. I saw that with my own eyes.
3. Since guidelines require a buffer zone to be maintained, is the operator of the waste treatment facility responsible for not having demarcated that? or is the govt responsible for not having made sure the zone was maintained? Or still another question, were the builders to be blamed for not checking first these guidelines when they could well see the treatment plants well before they started construction? Should the people who bought flats have been more careful before investing their hard earned money?
" Life is harmony, into the future" articuiates the need for coexistence between humans and biodiversity for the sake of future genarations The logo, is the form of origami, conveys the same message, by arranging diverse flora and fauna in a circular shape with an adult and child in the centre.
Krishnaa Human Initiatives, a Citizen Sector Organization, registered under The West Bengal Societies Registration Act XXVI of 1961 and enlisted with the NGO Partnership System of Planning Commission, Government of India, launched an online monthly English Newsletter on CLIMATE CHANGE issues at:
CLIMATE I CARE : Let's Stop The Change
CLIMATE I CARE is about impacts of climate change and possible mitigation strategies to compensate the same. It aims to identify the impacts and find an optimal but inexpensive solution to reverse the change.
Editorial objective
Climate change is now not only a matter of discussion it is a duty of every human being to make their earnest attempt to prevent this change from becoming a reality.Launching in 2011,Climate I Care highlights the need for disseminating research, projects, new policies, strategies or action plans, impact analysis,mitigation measures which may lead to the development of a cumulative and aggressive mechanism to prevent the impacts of climate change.
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Climate I Care publishes articles,graphic-orials,periodics,fact-sheet dealing with climate change,impacts and its mitigation and disseminates experiences from projects and case studies where due consideration to environmental, economic and social aspects is given and especially "the links and leverages that can be attained by this holistic approach".
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Climate I Care regards climate change under the perspective of its wider implications: for economic growth, water and food security, and for people's survival - especially those living in the poorest communities in developing countries.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
• Climate change
• Variability
• Global warming
• Mitigation
• Adaptation
• Natural resources
• Uncertainty
• Impacts
• Ecology and ecosystems
• Urbanization
Key journal audiences
• Researchers and Academics performing research and studies on climate change
• Activist of Climate Change
• Journalist,Reporters,Editors interested in climate change
• Engineers,Designers of Hydraulic structures
• Cultivators
• Natural Resource Managers
• Companies undertaking construction and development projects which may be influenced by climate change
• Business strategy and policy makers that take into consideration their future survival
• Government organizations such as Environment Ministries and Planning Committees
• Banks, insurance companies, energy providers and other stakeholders whose business is influenced by climate changeSince the start of the first Blog or discussion on the Indian environment Network, perhaps 90% of the blogs or discussion has highlighted the issue of malfunctioning or doubtful decisions or alike issues which ultimately indicates the level of corruption in the system of our Nation engaged in Environmental field. I can surely state that almost 99% of professional in the field have faced such issues either due to corrupted system or egoistic nature of official/authorities. Even after facing serious issues in the profession due to corruption or ego of officials/authorities, all of us keep mum on the matter. Today when Annaji a 72 yrs aged person is leading our Nation to fight against corruption in a way –“Anhishak Andolan & Ansan”, which is the historical path and also permitted by our constitution, we must come forward to support. It is not only to come out of office & do something like a mass of people is doing. One if not go out leaving home or office can also support his movement. As he said before few Hours, they started the movement long back with use of RTI provisions. By doing so they have been able to get information about the level of corruption & corrupted persons/offices. Now, to support him, I thing we as environment professional shall also start walking on the path shown by Annaji. Everyone knows even after the Jan Lokpal Bill (not Lokpal Bill), corruption can not leave our Nation which is the heaven for Corrupted Persons/Officials/Authorities/System. But if everyone getting inside of the govt. systems of our nation starts to use RTI directly or through other person coming in front for the betterment of the concern systems, real outcome of Jan Lokpal Bill, RTI & movement for Corruption free India can be realized. So we need to get united to start such support to make our nation corruption free. As many have said, revolution starts from one’s own home, we as environmental professional shall starts with movement for wiping off corruption from various departments of govt operating for environmental issues like State /Central Pollution Control Boards, State Dept. of Environment & Forest and lastly but not least and most essentially the Ministry of environment & Forest. These authorities are making huge revenue aside of their remuneration. No one is asking about their power, authorities, way & quality of work, the system & flow of decision making, etc.
In my first blog I wrote abot NABET then about the quality & system faults of Proceeding for EC & NABET Accreditation etc. All together indicates a great level of corruption, misuse of power or decision out of power & authority. So all these issue as well as routine issues like Environmental Monitoring & Inspection by Pollution Control Boards, Auditing by various Authorities etc. need to be focused while talking about level of corruption. I am assuming that corruption has made everything possible for thousands of cases related with environmental issues, which has made revenue of about few crores. Even I have noticed that numbers of professional are working for such corrupted system either for their own profit or unwillingly to sustain their business.
So without writing much on these issues, I would like to Appeal those professional who are working with corrupted system or any part of corrupted system and want to be free from this SEVERE MOST –EXTREMELY TOXIC POLLUTANT can come forward and start supporting the movement of Annaji for “Corruption free INDIA”. All you need to do is start doing RTI and get information of the system operation where you feel that corruption has influenced the system. If you don’t wish to come in front you can send me the issues with some strong points/evidence/base materials. Recently I have contacted few professionals & industries as well as some corporate members to cite few issues. Primarily I could cite number of issue in EC, EIA Quality, NABET Accreditation & related matters including legitimacy of the Compulsory Requirement of NABET, Issuance of NOC and CC&A especially related with the emission & disposal standards given to industries, outcomes of Monitoring by Pollution control boards, EC without proper EIA Appraisal etc.
In these matters I am planning a systematic action plan to start with RTI and will soon coming in front of the authorities. So if you have any information related with these issues or any other issues which can be useful to fight against Corrupted Environmental System, Please get in touch. Just leave your Contact details (name, e-mail & Contact No.) in Message or Comment. If you want to remain hidden you can send the materials without your personal / organizational Identity to us on my e-mail. Your information will truly be utilized to fight against the corruption and we will assure this by sending you the updates on your information & our action for same. One group of professionals has come forward to support my mission by establishing one organization to keep the fight against corruption ongoing. So soon one dedicated contact details will be posted on the Indian environment network.
Anticipating your kind support against Corruption in Environmental System to make our Environment the health so that we can create a good & healthy living conditions for our offspring.
"Alone is Weaker but Stronger if United" So please come forward and be united.
Nowadays in opting appartments people opt for higher floor.. the cost of apparments also increases as the floor number increases. The construction companies have started building above 20floors with gated community. they say the higher the floor pollution free, but my point of view is higher the floor also the suspended particulate matters move upwards and take time to settle back to downward. my option of selection of floor would be below 3 and not above it. some opt for higher floor saying scenic beauty, and in lower floor only vehicles could be seen n noise pollution. share your views
Is higher floor a pollution free in metro's?
Global anti-incinerator alliance says, when roads degrade, the plastic which is non biodegradable will permeate the soil and pollute the ground water.
But this method is not been adopted anywhere. Will this be a good idea of disposing plastics?
Molten plastics and metal pieces melting will not degrade, because of this will the road be in good condition for a long time. These days with improper mixing, the road laying is in such a situation that after rainy season there are plenty of pot whole on roads. In such a condition will plastic on roads be green drive/ride?
CETP was promoted by MoEF in 1984 to treat wastewater from small and medium scale industries sector (SMIs). First CETP was constructed in1985 in Jeedimelta near Hyderabad. CETP was followed by other states in TN, MP, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
A bulk environmental pollution is caused by SMIs. Small scale industries policy has no thought for environmental planning. For the effluent from SSIs the concept of CETP was introduced. The MoEF has instructed the SPCB to establish CETPs in different industrial estates in respective states. It said that the central will provide upto 25% of the total cost of CETP and the remaining should be contributed by state government and industries.
This CETP has failed because of heterogeneous nature of the effluent from different industries. Clean production advocates reducing the toxic materials at source of manufacture. Clean production concept consists of 4 elements precautionary principle, preventive principle, democratic principle, holistic principle.
Objective of CETP:
• To achieve “economics of scale” in waste treatment, by reducing cost for individual factories.
• To minimize the problem of lack of technicians and human resource.
• Solve the problem of lack of space.
• Reduce the problem of monitoring the PCB.
• To organize the disposal of treated wastes and sludge and
• To improve the recycling and reuse possibilities.
Government policies for pollution prevention:
• Prevent pollution at source.
• Encourage, develop and apply the best available practical technical solutions.
• Ensure that polluters pay for the pollution control arrangements.
• Focus protection on heavily polluted areas.
• Involve public in decision making.
• Increase safety of industrial operations.
CETP had failed not only because heterogeneous nature of effluent. When huge load in on CETP applied during rains the effluent gets leached into ground water. No space for construction of CETP.
• Ground water with draw/during summer may decrease, however, during the winters; the demand of ground water will increase
• More surface water reservoirs will be required to harness flood waters and will lead to more recharge over longer period.
• Erosion activity will be more
• Evapo-transpiration losses shall be more especially in area where ground water levels are shallow.
• High temperature and decreased precipitation and consequent in melting of glaciers would lead to decreased water supplies and increased water demands, deterioration in the quality of fresh bodies, stretching the fragile balance between supply and demand in many regions apart from the likelihood of increased flooding of low lying areas, intrusion of saline water into estuaries, small islands and coastal aquifers.
Hence proper aquifer management will be required to meet the challenges due to climate changes.
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Krishnaa Human Initiatives is a Citizen Sector Organization Registered Under The West Bengal Societies Registration Act XXVI of 1961 And enlisted with the NGO Partnership System of Planning Commission, Government of India.
The organization launched Career Upliftment Program for Academics (CUPA). The PROGRAM is available online at the following link:
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As most of us are aware MoEF release a draft notification (classification, packing and labelling of hazardous substance) on July 8th for publc for comments.
http://moef.nic.in/downloads/rules-and-regulations/SO523_E_new.pdf
I read the draft notification. I request to clarify the following
1. As per the Rule 4 " Responsibility of occupier and consigner"
It says Assign one of more hazard class specified in schedule II in acordence with the criteria specified therein; however, I would like to know who will assaign it and how to apply for the same.
2. Do we need to follow the all the rules like UN no, diomond ring and other if we are transporting within India.
Request everyone give inputs.
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Blog by Nityanand Jayaraman- cross posted
Is Jairam Ramesh a smooth, cunning and crafty fox? That's what he claimed to be at a journalism school convocation in Chennai on May 3, 2011. Invoking philosopher Isaiah Berlin's spin on an ancient parable called “The fox and the hedgehog,” the Indian environment minister used the metaphors to explain his stance on the environment-growth debate. No other environment minister has spent time or thought on this dilemma, leave alone articulate it. But that is not the only reason why Jairam's thoughts are important. The minister's flourishes to the decade-old neoliberal reformation of the environment ministry, triggered by the 2002 report of the Govindarajan Committee on investment reforms, will probably have the deepest and farthest reaching effects. In a sense, it really matters that we know whether Ramesh is a fox or a hedgehog. Will the Jairam tantra really reconcile the imperatives of environmental sustainability and enduring growth? Or will it come in the business-as-usual package of hurting the environment and less privileged communities?
According to the fable, the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing. Isaiah Berlin's version eulogises the fox to argue for pluralist views over “hedgehoggy” monism, where the one big story overwhelms and overrides all others.
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