"When I see a building, I think of a river", says Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science and Environment. Confused? Wondering what is the connection between a sprawling mall, a huge hospital, a humble house or an office complex and a river? River beds are being literally emptied out. Why? to meet the demand of the construction industry. The amount required is massive, and will only grow in the coming years.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/environmental-impact-sand-mining
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/environment-and-tree-india-magazine
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/sand-mining
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sunita-narain
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/centre-science-and-environment-cse
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/minor-minerals
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/building-materials
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/construction-industry
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-recycling
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/landfill
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-disposal
[14] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-buildings
