Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Delhi is reeling under high levels of deadly ozone: CSE analysis

The latest CSE analysis finds that Delhi is witnessing an unprecedented ozone build-up. Ozone levels have exceeded the standards proposed by MoEF almost everyday in April. It recommends notification of the proposed air quality standards without any further delay to implement control strategies for ozone-forming gases.

Publication Date: 
29/05/2009
Centre for Science and Environment
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Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Health Effects, Ozone, Atmosphere, CSE Study, India, Delhi, Air Quality and Health
Atmosphere And Ozone Layer

Climate changes happening faster than forecasts

NEW DELHI: Climate changes are happening much faster and outstripping all efforts to predict them, suggests a new report on weather patterns.

Publication Date: 
24/05/2009
Hindu (New Delhi)
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Weather Predictions, Climate Change, Heat Waves, Cyclones, CSE Study, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), CSE
Health

OIL'S NOT WELL

Cooking medium || Say no to trans-fats anjkeep risks at bay

If you thought that you had shut the door on trans-fats by eating only at home, you are wrong. The trans-fats have followed you into your kitchen.

A recent study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that almost all of the cooking oils in the Indian market contain 10-23 per cent trans-fats.

Publication Date: 
29/03/2009
Prerna Uppal
Week (Kochi)
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Edible Oils, Health Effects, Heart Diseases, CSE Study
Mining

Illegal mining eroding Rajasthan forest cover

Holding reserves for 44 major and 22 minor minerals, Rajasthan is witnessing destruction of forests due to rampant illegal mining. This has been stated in the sixth

Publication Date: 
16/03/2009
Tribune (New Delhi)
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Forests, Mining, CSE Study, Rajasthan, Jaipur (D)
Mining

Illegal mining poses threat to Rajasthan eco system

JAIPUR: Unregulated legal mining and rampant illegal mining are posing a serious threat to Rajasthan

Publication Date: 
10/03/2009
Hindu (New Delhi)
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Ecology, Aravalli Range, Mining, CSE Study, Rajasthan
Health

 Who controls

The oil brand ambassadors CSE

Publication Date: 
14/02/2009
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Food Policy, Food Standards, Food Standard Authority, Edible Oils, Fast Foods, Food Process Industry, Health Effects, Health, Heart Diseases, Diabetes, CSE Study, Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare, India, Statistics, South Asia
Health

 How we are losing the battle

By not setting standards It is not that the country

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Health

 What is healthy oil for our healthy bodies

Commercial interests determine content The oil we eat is essential for our body to function. We cannot do without it. Thus it is important to understand its chemistry. It is agreed that healthy oil is one which has less saturated fat, more monounsaturated fat (mufa) and polyunsaturated fats (pufa) is balanced between the two. It should also be rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids (see box

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Health

 The big guys who make our vanaspati

Rath: Agro Tech Foods Ltd, Secunderabad, affiliated to ConAgra Foods Inc of USA, one of the world

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Health

 Six reasons you should not have trans fats

Heart diseases Trans fats in the hydrogenated oils are worse than saturated fats. They decrease the amount of good cholesterol (hdl). This makes consumption of hydrogenated fats especially bad for the heart. For example, increase of five grammes of trans fats per day could lead to a 25 per cent increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease Diabetes Trans fats interfere with

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