centre for science and environment (41 resultados)

Condición: New. pp. vi + 409, Maps.

Condición: New. pp. vi + 409 Illus., Maps.

Condición: New. pp. vi + 409.

Soft cover. Condición: New. This is the third edition in our Body Burden - State of India's Health series. The first two were on Lifestyle Diseases and Communicable Diseases. It is a resistance that can undo historical gains made in modern medicine to control diseases. Microbes have become resistant to antibiotics, and Big Pharma has stopped funding research to find new antibiotics. The magic bullet that antibiotics were commonly called have stopped performing miracles. It is estimated that by 2050, 10 million people will die due to antibiotic resistance, most of them from developing countries. India is the top consumer of antibiotics in the world. It is also known for indiscriminate use which leads to resistance. Other than being used to treat diseases in human beings, antibiotics are also used as growth promoters in animals and in crops. Due to rampant use, it is present everywhere in our environment water, hospitals, houses and even in the food that we eat. Body Burden: Antibiotic Resistance unravels a public health crisis in India that is going to soon become a nightmare.

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. The disaster. 2. Past in present. 3. Trail and trial. 4. Living dead. 5. Elusive justice. 6. Columbus. 7. Never again. On the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, methyl isocyanate gas leaking from Union Carbide's factory in Bhopal claimed more than 5,000 lives. More than half a million people still suffer the side effects of the exposure to the gas; the soil and groundwater have been contaminated and toxicity has crossed over to the second and third generations. This book describes the criminal negligence, incompetent governance and the apathy towards victims that have made Bhopal a continuing disaster. It gives voice to people's anguish and is also a testimony to the Centre for Science and Environment's and Down To Earth's long engagement with Bhopal. This book argues that India cannot afford to let Bhopal fade from public memory and concludes with a blueprint to avoid a similar tragedy.

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. India's solar programmes. 3. Manufacturing. 4. Financing the solar mission. 5. Impacts-land, water and people. 6. Recommendations. 7. Notes and references.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. A wide-ranging collection of papers from a conference in India that presents perspectives from developing nations on the sustainable use of forests. Dozens of papers explore aspects of major topics such as natural resource economics, forest management, ecological restoration, and agroecosystems. A major theme is striking a balance between economic needs and environmental concerns. 364 pages, illustrated.

Condición: New. pp. 240.

Condición: New. pp. 240, Maps (Col.).

Condición: New. pp. 240 Illus. (Partly Col.), Maps (Col.).

Soft cover. Condición: As New. Contents: 1. Breakfast and snacks. 2. Meals. 3. Chutneys and pickles. 4. Beverages. 5. Sweets. 6. About the plants. 7. Traditions. References. Index. Biodiversity along with gastronomical artifacts, serves as a marker for human relationships. Meals are about festivities, rituals, fertility and prosperity. They are also about therapy and everyday life. This collection of around 100 recipes from different parts of the country brings to life the magic that takes place once biodiversity is combined with culinary dexterity. We travel to tribal pockets of India. We join farmers working the alluvial soil, renewed every year with the silt deposited by flooding rivers, and lick our fingers after a sumptuous meal made from fruits and pods in areas where soils are known to be poor. We sit besides bonfires relishing sweets made from coarse grains and enjoy the winter sun crunching savouries made from nuts and seeds. The summer seems much less harsh with a cool squash of flowers plucked in the hills. Herbs, spices, fruits and leaves make for a lip smacking platter. While taking us on this gastronomical journey this book reminds us that all is not well with the biodiversity and our kitchens are no longer as rich as they once were. It also tells that biodiversity is best protected if it is celebrated in our kitchens.

Soft cover. Condición: New. 1st Edition. Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. Communities protect local biodiversity because they see value in it. These plants provide them food and sometimes, even meet their medicinal needs. But they will stop caring for this resource if they fail to earn from it. With this, we will lose the taste of biodiversity from our plates. To prevent this, we need to put a value to it. Read the stories of markets that already exist and those that need to be nurtured. We bring you more than 100 recipes from the villages and towns of India where these ingredients are turned into homely meals. Try recipes by India's top chefs who work diligently to make these foods fashionable.

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. 1. The energy-poverty challenge. 2. Remote village electrification programme. 3. The national solar mission. 4. Solar: social entrepreneurs. 5. The way ahead. Annexures. References.

Condición: New. pp. [iv] + 180 , Figures, Illus. (Partly Col.), Maps (Partly Col.).

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. How to plan and design rainwater harvesting systems. 3. Case studies. Annexures. References. A time will come when even fancy urban citizens in megacities will be using their roofs for capturing rainwater. I say this because we are rapidly polluting all over rivers and groundwater systems with agricultural chemicals and industrial poisons.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Introduction. 1. The Indo-Gangetic plain. 2. The Indian Himalayan region. 3. The desert region. 4. The coasts and islands. 5. Central and peninsular India. References. Adaptation is necessary to manage the risks posed by climate change. Rising to the Call is a collection of stories from all over India about the nature of extreme weather events experienced, how communities are responding and successful adaptation practices emerging out of these experiences. It studies the impacts and replicability of the different approaches to adaptation and brings out valuable insights for developing countries in the region and beyond. Five regions are considered: The Indian Himalayan region, the Indo-Gangetic plain, the desert region, central and peninsular India, and coasts and islands. Case studies highlight crop diversification, payment for eco-system services, flood-proof housing, restoration of watersheds, protection of mangroves, groundwater management, weather forecasting and advisory services, flood-resistant rice, and more. This book is a first-of-its kind that looks at adaptation with an ear to the ground. It looks into why some actions worked, the challenges and enabling conditions.

Soft cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Essay by Sunita Narain. 3. Forests and wildlife. 4. Urbanisation. 5. Land and agriculture. 6. Water and sanitation. 7. Health. 8. Air pollution, transport and mobility. 9. Environmental governance. 10. Climate change. 11. Listings.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Foreword. 1. Grid connected solar. 2. Wind energy. 3. Small hydropower. 4. Biomass power. 5. Waste to energy. 6. Decentralised renewables. 7. Statistics. References.

Condición: New. pp. xv + 285 Figures Maps.

Soft cover. Condición: As New. India is in a frenzy of construction. Buildings, townships and housing complexes are coming up at break-neck speed and we're still not there yet: a staggering two thirds of the buildings that will stand in India in 2030 are yet to be built! How we choose to design these buildings and live can have a profound impact on our resource use and environment. We have begun setting the 'green' terms for construction and operation of buildings in India, but it remains a relatively new area of governance. India needs appropriate regulations to benchmark energy and water use, minimise waste, and develop monitoring and compliance strategies. Also needed is a deeper public understanding of what works and what does not.

Condición: New. pp. viii + 440.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1500grams, ISBN:8186906282.

Condición: New. pp. iv + 340 , Figures , Map.

Hardcover. Condición: New. 1st Edition. Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Sampling techniques. 3. Methods for particulate monitoring. 4. Gaseous continuous emission monitors. 5. Monitoring other gaseous parameters. 6. Regulatory requirements. 7. Selection. 8. Installation requirement. 9. Quality assurance and control. 10. Calibration requirements for PM and gaseous CEMS. 11. Data acquisition and handling system. Bibliography. Appendices. This is India's first and only comprehensive technical guidance manual on CEMS. It empowers stakeholders with the knowledge of the best practices adopted around the world. The book offers detailed information on available technology option, their limitations and suitability for various industries. The manual also refers to various regulations and technical documents from Europe and the US which are widely used to illustrate best practices across the world. It is an effort to support the CEMS initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the CPCB. It is thus a supplementary to the CPCB guidelines on CEMS. It will help in skill and knowledge development of stakeholders and successful implementation of CEMS in India.

Condición: New. pp. xv + 285, Abbreviations.

Condición: Good. A good clean copy, light creases to cover otherwise fine.

Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. This book is heavy and will attract postal surcharges. 251pp. CD in pocket inside rear cover. B00002514.

Soft Cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. 184 pp. CD in pocket inside rear cover. This book is heavy and will attract postal surcharges. B00002516.