India

 Risk analysis mooted

there is a looming threat from foreign fruits flooding Indian markets as they bring pests with them, say agriculture experts who are urging the government to conduct a risk analysis before

Publication Date: 
14/04/2002
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Pest Control, Flora, Imports, China, India
Water Pollution

 Thinking afresh

Freshwater is the most fundamental natural resource. But its sources are fast dwindling or becoming contaminated throughout the world. At the start of the 21st century, nine countries with around 35

Publication Date: 
Sunday, April 14, 2002
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Water Pollution, Freshwater Ecosystems, Water Quality, Kenya, Nigeria, China, India
India

 Exporting e xposure

The US ships out highly toxic electronic waste to Asian countries

Publication Date: 
30/03/2002
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Industrial Dispersal, Health Effects, Exports, Electronics Industry, NGO, Asia, China, United States Of America (US), India, Toxic Wastes, Computers
Poverty

 CHINA

Despite its environmental impact, China has begun building a 4,200-kilometre gas pipeline costing

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Oil Exploration, Economic Development, China
India

 Fig leaf for the business world

That is what the Montreal Protocol, meant to do away with ozone depleting substances, has become. India's phase out programme under the protocol is only helping the big businesses in the country earn some quick bucks. About US $75 million of public money

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Montreal Protocol, Ozone Layer, CFCs, Climate Change, Industry, Patents, China, India
India

 A case of myopia?

For manufacturers of ozone destorying substances in the South its time to make a tough call. The protocol brings the bigwigs of the North-based chemical industry to their doorstep. Will they fight by leapfrogging to the best alternatives and beat the comp

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Montreal Protocol, Ozone Layer, CFCs, Climate Change, Industry, Patents, China, India
India

 Hush!

The refrigerant and air conditioning industry in India remains quiet about its moves post 2002 when it stops using chlorofluorocarbons. Is it also making plans to get "compensation" to do nothing? And in this carnival of big business what chances do the

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Montreal Protocol, Ozone Layer, CFCs, Climate Change, Industry, Patents, China, India
Climate Change

 Shameless India

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Pollution, Pollution Control, Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol, China, United States Of America (US), India, Global
Climate Change

 Escape clause inserted

Although claiming otherwise, Bush s new plan leaves enough room for the US to raise its emission of greenhouse gases

Publication Date: 
14/03/2002
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Tags:
Climate Change, Kyoto Protocol, Emissions Trading, Legislation, China, United States Of America (US), India, Sustainable Development, Developing Countries
India

 Polluted Yangtze

The Yangtze River of China is becoming increasingly polluted, according to a report of the Yangtze River Water Resources Authority. In 2001, sewage and industrial waste dumping increased by 11 per

Publication Date: 
27/02/2002
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Tags:
River Pollution, Industrial Dispersal, Water Quality, Waste Disposal, China

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