March 15, 2003 CSE Newsletter

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Latest in Down To Earth Magazine
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DAMODAR - TEN YEARS AFTER
The Damodar river flows through one of India's most industrialised regions. Following up on a 1993 study, Down To Earth revisits the coal dust and slurry-ridden river basin to see how it has fared since then. -- Damodar in 1993 - The first visit

(From the DTE archives)
More in the latest Down To Earth edition:
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/full6.asp?foldername=20030315&filename=spr&sec_id=50&sid=5

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PESTICIDE INDUSTRY THRIVING ON LEGAL LOOPHOLES
CSE's bottled water exposŽ has again brought to surface the larger problem of groundwater contamination by pesticides Read complete article:

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/full6.asp?foldername=20030315&filename=anal&sec_id=7&sid=4

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BUILDING ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOUSES
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Most contemporary buildings gobble up energy and spew out carbon dioxide. Here's how to manage urban 'heat islands' More:

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/full6.asp?foldername=20030315&filename=spr&sec_id=50&sid=5

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From the DTE Editor’s Desk
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Gobar Times - Environment for Beginners
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AS SIMPLE AS MUD
Mud buildings have stood the test of time. Why then do we continue to rely on cement & marble? More in the latest Gobar Times:

http://www.gobartimes.org

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State of India's Environment: Fifth Report
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An indispensable guide to researchers, policy analysts and concerned individuals, the Citizen's Reports on the State of India's Environment (SOE) series are a comprehensive dossier on environmental issues and challenges in India. SOE-5 consists of two parts. The first is a comprehensive report on environmental issues, events, policies and practices. The second includes a statistical database on   different aspects of India’s environment.

Order your copy today:
http://csestore.cse.org.in

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CSE Media Fellows: a Profile
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CSE Media Fellowships on Making Water Everybody's Business (October 2002-January 2003) has drawn forth a varied and interesting selection of news stories and features. A profile of the 11 CSE Fellows:

http://www.cseindia.org/html/media/making_water.htm

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Documentaries on Freshwater
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CSE's Audio-Visual Unit has recently acquired 6 half-hour television documentaries on freshwater issues. Produced by TVE international, these documentaries are a part of the "Changing Currents" series. To buy or borrow these or other environment-related films,
contact:Kiran (kiran@cseindia.org) or Ashwini (ashwini@cseindia.org)

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