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The Ministry is now renamed as "Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change". What does the members of "Indian Environment Network" think should be the priorities of this Ministry. What should they start fixing ....NOW!

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Dear All

Please sign this petition by Toxic Links.

Its urgent

Thanks and Regards,

Prashant Rajankar

I am happy to share that it is a nice and learning experience to get acquaintance with an emerging technology of waste utilization for valorization and carbon sequestration at the University of Greenwich, UK. Apart from my research on waste management, I have also been privileged to visit woodland and bird observatory to experience the restoration studies. The School of Science at the University of Greenwich is having an advanced state-of-the-science facilities with excellent laboratory and…

The importance of an Environment Officer in the industry is now well understood. Many students who complete their MSc in Environmental Sciences look for a career in the industry/ environmental consultancy however they are often lacking in certain aspects. To address this problem and to help the freshly graduated MSc students in this aspect, VSI is organizing a 5 day training program on "Industrial Pollution Control and Environmental Management". A similar program had been organized in June…

I have completed my M.Sc. (Pollution control) from Sikkim Manipal University under distance education Plan. Now wish  to do PhD in the related field but  confused as how to go about it and how I get a good Guide while working.

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While major political parties have announced a number of green initiatives in their election manifesto for the 16th Lok Sabha, it appears that many of the promises made are not well thought of and are not detailed in achievable terms. Read on http://j.mp/1loPWbo

Almost done with my MBA Environmental Management. Plan to do PhD in the related field but totally confused with which university shall I apply n where i am eligible.

Hello All,

Looking for candidates with following background to work as full-time In-house expert in Environment consultancy.

Area of expertise: MSW or Ecology and Biodiversity

Experience: Min. 3 years in above fields contribution in EIA/EMP report preparation.

Degree: Post graduate degree in Environment/Botany/Forestry/zoology etc.

Interested and experience candidates should send their updated CV to anand.deshmukh@mespom.eu

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Article Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Guwahati/Schoolkids-on-Guwahati-fringes-drink-acidic-water/articleshow/34410148.cms

GUWAHATI: In an alarming find, the state public health and engineering department (PHED) and an NGO said schoolchildren in the tribal belt along the outskirts of the city…

The 1st issue of the Official Scientific Journal of National Cave Research and Protection Organization "Ambient Science"  (ISSN- 2348 5191(Print version) & ISSN- 2348 8980 (Online)) is now Released. All the articles are available under Open Access Category. You can download them directly from the given link.

Further, the papers for the next Volume are currently…

Centre for Science and Environment recognises Social Impact Assessment (SIA) as an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders about the possible social and economic impacts of a development project.

The programme is designed based on the new Act, “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013”, and will be relevant and effective for SIA practitioners, officials from state land…

As I make last preparations for my trip to India I am very excited to see the interest and activity around EPEAT on the part of manufacturers, recyclers, purchasers and others.

I look forward to being "on the ground" in both Delhi and Bangalore over the next two weeks to be able to pursue conversations that  spread awareness and involvement even more. 

Can anyone help me find out which are the magazines in India publishing short articles related to environmental issues, cases, reports , etc.

I am in search of magazines not journals.

Biochar is a product of thermo-chemical pyrolysis of biomass, having tremendous potential to improve soil fertility and remediate heavy metal contamination from soil. After pyrolysis of biomass, the organic matter is broken into a highly stable form of carbon, which renders it to act as a slow release fertilizer and retain moisture and nutrients in soil. Addition of biochar from different organic feed stocks (e.g., wood biomass, coconut husk, poultry waste) into soil improves the…

Dear All,

I have been fortunate to attend this important tribal gathering in the foothills of Niyamgiri, Rayagada District Odisha, to make a documentary film on the proceedings.

Please find attached detailed report and article on the Adivasi Food Festival, Feb 2014

Couple of Photos attached. Feel free to translate, distribute and share among friends and network and if possible publish in vernacular and local languages.

Film…

Without a doubt, environmental activism is one of the most important option for making people aware on environmental issues. Most of us are actively involved in this process of creating environmental awareness, either directly or indirectly.Reaching the masses, is of course not a very easy task. It needs lots of pain, hard work and research if somebody really wants to reach the heart of the people. Many times, people resist to listen, to assimilate or to imbibe things that are good for them…

VISITING FACULTY REQUIRED FOR THE DURATION FOR 1ST AUGUST 2014 TO 19 TH NOV 2014........
ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE
AT MANET PUNE {LONI KALBHOR CAMPUS} NAVAL COLLEGE
PLEASE CONTACT - nilambari.jadhav@manetpune.edu.in

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Brief Synopsis of Delhi Pollution…

For the nearly 2000 people who have viewed last week's Green Electronics webcast. First - thanks so much for your interest!, and second - here is a link to an in depth slide presentation in case you want more information:  http://j.mp/1j9cEWf  

Please visit the EPEAT website at www.epeat.net for much more information - and feel free to contact me here or directly to request assistance or enter into…

Dear all 

Could you share guidelines for used/damaged tube light disposal . share your experience on the same 

thank you