Visitors: 194 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and this week, signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) are meeting in Nagoya, Japan. It is hoped that this 10th Conference of Parties (COP10) will see the development of a plan to address drastic worldwide decline in biodiversity. The Indian Minister of Environment and […]
Visitors: 177 The Majority Report of the 4 member Committee appointed by Indian Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Mr. Jairam Ramesh to go into all issues relating to the environmental and forest clearances granted to the POSCO project in Orissa, has unequivocally recommended the revocation of the environmental, coastal regulation and forest clearances […]
Visitors: 165 One has heard so much about Genetically Modified Organisms, Seeds and Plants. Much money has been spent on research and validation processes and a few nations have given a green signal for the growing of some GM plants and their sale for consumption to citizens. Maise or Corn is one GM item. Here […]
Visitors: 242 GRI Exclusive Dantewada, Chhattisgarh Tribals planted more than 80,000 saplings (young trees) in Dantewada, Bastar region of the Chhattisgarh State without any financial support by government or non-government funding agencies. Koya Wes Social Institute, an voluntary social organization, formed by the local tribal youths has been motivating local tribal communities for trees plantation. […]
Visitors: 174 5th June 2010 India Water Foundation, a New Delhi based non-profit civil society, hosted felicitation ceremony to felicitate Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation on the occasion of being conferred upon Indira Gandhi Pariyavaran Puruskar by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India on 5 June 2010 at New Delhi. Shri […]
Visitors: 172 I had moved to Bhopal in January 1983. Year 1984 was a difficult one for me. I was struggling to set up my business of interior designing and furniture with practically no capital. I did not have many clients. Of the few clients that I had, not many treated me with any level […]
Visitors: 184 New research from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that corn-based ethanol biofuel is wasteful, inefficient, and a misuse of taxpayer money. This flies in the face of conventional wisdom in Washington (which we all know means “fat wallet wisdom”) but agrees with the research you’ve already seen presented here on NaturalNews several […]
Visitors: 215 World No-Tobacco Day is observed on 31st May 2010. India is a signatory for the WHO sponsored FCTC Protocol (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) and has committed itself to show significant reduction in cultivation and use of tobacco and its products by the year 2020. More than nine million people are dying every […]
Visitors: 156 For complete article please download PDF. 1350 MTPD X 2 Ammonia Plants, 2300 MTPD X 2 Urea Plants, Off-site facilities, GTs with HRSG, H P Steam Boilers, Water Treatment Plants, Ammonia Storage, Bagging, Compressed Air, Inert gas, Effluent treatment Management Systems QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS 9001): Current & future needs of the organization, […]
Visitors: 164 Karnataka, According to media reports, the recent proposed amendment to the Karnataka Preservation of Trees (KPT) Act, drafted by a Committee of forest department officials, has been put on hold following protests across the state by various environment groups and concerned individuals. The proposed amendment was signed by the Additional Principal Chief Conservator […]
Visitors: 151 The Nuclear Liability Bill [No. 19 of 2010] is a major step towards operationalising the India-US civil nuclear deal. Its underlying aim is to limit the monetary compensation which the operator of a nuclear power plant would be required to pay in the case of nuclear disaster. The text of the bill shows […]
Visitors: 193 Most of us are using ‘bore well’ or ‘closed well’ water, for flushing toilets, gardening, washing cars and building lobbies. This saves the city lots of good quality drinking water. It is a good thing to do. We do not get any subsidy, nor any benefits for doing this; in fact we have […]
Visitors: 870 The Region is breaking new ground with the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project (PACC) which brings in over US 13 million dollars to help countries adapt to the impacts of climate change. The project is the first of its kind in the region that has 13 Pacific islands countries implementing ‘on the […]
Visitors: 190 Broadly speaking, there are more than two billion people worldwide who are currently living in regions afflicted with water scarcity and in India in particular, the water crisis is assuming added dimensions in view of rapid shrinking of Himalayan glaciers, brisk depletion of surface and underground water resources as well as pollution of […]
Visitors: 146 More interesting reports on the dangers of GMO and the profit-centric human-phobic activity of Monsanto. Check out the weed resistance report: http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/weeds-are-now-resisting-monsanto-weed Also enjoy the comments at the end of the report. This must be given the widest possible publicity so that more Governments and farms do not fall prey to the so […]
Visitors: 306 (please click for original article in Bulgarian) The Lost Illusions during the Years after 1989 The World in April 2010 What is Coming? I have twice experienced big disillusionment in my life – with “the real socialism” and with the “real” democracy, as I grew up during the socialism, experienced the transition, and […]
Visitors: 156 Dear Friends, Thank you for appreciation and contributions to establish and empower the Ground Report India (GRI) as a ground voice for the common people. The Ground Report India is planning a Special Edition in the month of September 2010 on Water Issues and ground works on Water Issues in India. Please send […]
Visitors: 253 Bhutan, The Sixteenth Meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the Member States of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 28-29 April 2010, Recalling the high priority attached by the Leaders of SAARC at successive Summits towards preserving and sustainably managing the rich, fragile and […]
Visitors: 165 Dear Sir, Subject: Support for ministry’s principled stand on Acts of Parliament Greetings from the Western Ghats. The recent news media seem to be replete with reports that the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is facing criticism that environment clearance to many projects, which will need either diversion of forest lands […]
Visitors: 147 The pressure is on to have India accept and promote Genetically Modified Organisms or GM plants and foods. The recurring theme of various reports, across the world in this regard is inconclusive on the long term benefits of GMO. One thing is clear, these new inter-species gene-spliced products would need large amounts of […]
Visitors: 222 Jeffrey Smith has written two books about the significant danger genetically modified (GM) foods pose to your health, and the health of the entire planet. In addition to his books he has also created two videos:Hidden Dangers in Kids Meals, and Your Milk on Drugs, Just Say No. Genetically Modified Foods = Toxins […]
Visitors: 323 Hindus have always believed that water from India’s Ganges River has extraordinary powers. The Indian emperor Akbar called it the “water of immortality” and always traveled with a supply. The British East India Co. used only Ganges water on its ships during the three-month journey back to England, because it stayed “sweet and […]
Visitors: 148 India Since the content of the very few newspaper articles on the Nuclear Liability Bill are full of omissions and contradictions, here are a few suggested questions before taking a stand on this very important issue. Note: The answers are all on public sources on the internet. The list of references given at […]
Visitors: 222 Delhi, India I, Gopi Dutt, want to draw your attention to problem that Delhi has been facing since as long as 10 yrs now. I am talking about the pollution in Yamuna caused by devotional material, Polybags, Flowers etc. Our govt., different NGOs and now Maharaja Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have put their […]
Visitors: 138 New Delhi The World Water Day is being celebrated 20 March 2010 at UNEP’s Headquarters at Nairobi in Kenya. This year’s global celebration is jointly hosted by UNEP, UN-Habitat, the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) and the Government of Kenya. This event brings together policy-makers, scientists and eminent personalities […]