This is a new book from Centre for Science and Environment that attempts to demystify the subject through a set of comprehensive and concise factsheets. Packed with illustrations, factoids, graphs, charts and tables, the book is as much a one-stop storehouse of information on climate change, as it is an aid towards understanding and appreciating the danger that stares us in the face. Learn More

Green Politics , the first in a series of publications on global environmental negotiations (GEN) provides a close analysis of important environment-related conventions and institutions from their origins, and demystifies the global politics behind 'saving the environment'. The book presents a first-ever comprehensive Southern perspective of the impact of global environmental governance on the real lives of real people.

Authors :Anil Agarwal, Anju Sharma, Sunita Narain
Pages : 409
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CSE has been the pioneer at bringing a refreshing change in addressing environment education in Schools. Our pathbreaking Green Schools Programme Manual, “How Green is My School?”, set the tone for things to come. We are taking the next logical step – reaching out to the neighbourhood of each School – understand them, involve them, spread the green message and empower them.

Pages: 128
ISBN: 978-81-86906-57-6
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This manual is designed as a self-learning and assessment tool so that teachers can work with students to audit their use of natural resources and to experiment with environment friendly practices.

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Pages : 92
ISBN : 978-81-86906-44-6
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Several crore rupess have been sunk into plans to clean up the Yamuna. The authorities have been busy chasing targets to fulfill these plans. But the river remains dirty. This book analyses the strategies adopted to clean up the Yamuna, one of India's holiest and dirtiest rivers.

Authors :Bharat Lal Seth, Suresh Babu S.V
Pages : 180
ISBN : 978-81-86906-40-8
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This book is an attempt to document all the complexities of mining. While, it is true that mining is essential, it is not a simple 'dig and sell' proposition for a country like India. Its challenges are immense. The book gives an overview of these challenges - protection and preservation of environment and inclusive development of all sections of society - and where does the Indian Mineral Industry stand today.

Authors : Chandra Bhushan, Monali Zeya Hazra, Souparno Banerjee
Pages : 360
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A degraded environment brings with it a set of health problems - some new and some, which have posed a challenge over the years. Presenting Body Burden, a compilation of reports from Down to Earth on the health impacts of environment pollution in India.

Authors :Sunita Narain
Pages : 344
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This book presents a national overview of the startling array of challenges faced by India - including pollution and waste generation. The book demonstrates how all natural resources, from land and forests to water and biodiversity, are under immense pressure and in turn, compounded poverty. Rapid industrial, agricultural and urban development has led to alarming and ever-growing levels of pollution. The solution lies in good governance and the application of appropriate technological and management solutions as the nation inches towards higher rates of economic growth and social development.

Authors : Anil Agarwal, Sunita Narain
Pages : 393
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Volume 2 consists of essays written between 1995 and 1998.

The Anil Agarwal Reader collects in three volumes some of his writings on the environment. They range from the 1990s to the early years of this decade. The volumes showcase the intensity and acuity with which he engaged with the dominant concerns of the times. They are an essential introduction to environmental questions, moving seamlessly between local, national and international perspectives.

Authors : Pratap Pandey, Sunita Narain
Pages : 220
ISBN : 978-81-86906-38-5
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Language: English
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