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CSE’s Fortnightly News Bulletin

October 15, 2019

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BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS
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  • Editorial by Sunita Narain
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GO FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH
The Clean Air Concern
Sunita Narain
Editor, Down To Earth
Twiiter @sunitanar Twitter: @sunitanar
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Delhi battles for clear skies and lungs
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Winter is nearly here and we in Delhi are waiting not to exhale, as the cold heavier air will settle and air pollution will choke us. But with a difference — there is outrage and there is action. There is even evidence that we have bent the pollution curve — though not enough, it does suggest that action is beginning to have an impact.

This is what we need. I say this because often, in our combined anger, we forget to stay focused on the need to act, and in a way that we can see the difference, so that we can do more. This is critical. As only when we remain focused on what we must do, can we get our non-negotiable right to breathe.

So, what has happened. First, there is public information about the state of air quality and its link to our health. Some years ago, government brought in the air quality index (AQI), in which, we were told, at each level of pollution its impact on our health. Then, we have a large number of air quality monitoring stations providing real-time information.

This knowledge, available on a breath to breath basis, is on our phones, in our face. We know when it is toxic to breathe. We know and we are angry. Let’s also be clear, this network of stations does not exist in any other part of the country — most cities have one or two monitors, and so they don’t know. But in Delhi, toxic air has become a political issue — almost a tug of war between different parties vying for credit. This is great Continue Reading
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Announcements - Trainings & Events
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Training
Training
Environmental Management in Industries, AAETI, November 12-15, 2019
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Sustainable Rural Sanitation, AAETI, November 19-22, 2019
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Decentralized Wastewater Management and Reuse, AAETI , December 17-20, 2019
Please visit www.cseindia.org for more training programmes and announcements.
From Down to Earth
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Air: Action must on hotspots to curb air pollution in Delhi
It well help reduce overall ambient concentration, cut toxic exposure for the most vulnerable communities in worst affected areas and make cities and regions safe
Climate Change: 14 cities drive sustainable diet plan
The food we eat was responsible for nearly 13 per cent of the total emissions in 2017 and this is expected to increase 38% by 2050
Forests: Community-based natural resource management in Himachal still weak
A host of measures are needed to ensure better provisioning of ecological services for the state's hill communities
Natural Disasters: Urban flooding
Overburdened drainage, unregulated construction, no regard to natural topography, all make urban floods a man-made disaster
Waste: We may be ODF, but not garbage free
The scheme’s aim to turn India’s waste into a resource has seen limited success
Video: Top world cities take a step towards clean air
Mayors of 35 cities in the world pledge to deliver clean air for their citizens
More from Down To Earth
 
New Publications
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Faecal Sludge and Septage Management in Chunar
Strategy and operative guidelines
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The Cost of Urban Commute
On the affordability and sustainability of public transport
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Decentralized Solid Waste Management
Pilot project
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First Food: Business of Taste
On good food, nature, nutrition and livelihoods
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For more titles, please visit www.cseindia.org or write to rchandran@cseindia.org
Highlights from last month
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Training
Media Workshop
Reporting from a Global Hotspot, Shimla, September 24-25, 2019
Training
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Sustainable Rural Sanitation, AAETI, September 24-28, 2019
Training
Regional Workshop
Sensitisation Workshop on 'Addressing Thermal Comfort, Energy Efficiency and Liveability in Mass Affordable Housing', Hyderabad, Sep. 25, 2019
Please visit www.cseindia.org for more training programmes and announcements.
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