Monday Feature: Green News and Media Roundup for Week 14, 2012
Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for week 14 (starting April 2, 2012) 2012.
The Centre has asked the Haryana government to furnish details on the status of protecting Mangar forest cover on the Gurgaon-Faridabad border.
2. Now, consumers junk Centre for Science and Environment report
Fast-food chains McDonald’s and KFC, and packaged food brands like Lay’s chips and Maggi noodles reported normal sales this weekend, despite a study on Friday alleging high levels of trans-fat, sugar and salts in their food on Friday.
3. India: Equity formula must for green targets
India will not agree to any greenhouse gas emission reduction targets without an equitable regime, the government has decided.
4. Choke on burning leaves: Panel takes note
If you are annoyed at the mess made by falling leaves along roads and in open areas, learn to deal with it. Even though burning of leaves is a punishable offence as it leads to air pollution, the environment department has expressed its helplessness at dealing with the issue immediately.
5. Despite ban, Aravali continues to be ravaged, CEC tells SC
Ravage of eco-sensitive Aravali hills for stones and construction material continues, despite the Supreme Court’s omnibus ban on mining and non-forest activity, the central empowered committee said in its report to the apex court on Monday.
6. Delhi’s vote for basic amenities
Candidates and political parties may make tall promises but in this municipal election Delhiites are very clear about what they want from candidates — better roads and cleaner surroundings.
The incredible speed with which residents of Delhi are withdrawing their subsoil water can be gauged from the fact that now they have to sink bore wells up to depths of 300 feet or more, whereas it was not difficult to find water at depths of 10-20 feet less than 50 years ago.
8. India’s e-waste output jumps 8 times in 7 years
India’s output of e-waste has jumped by eight times in the past seven years and the open yet illegal incineration of massive quantities of such trash may lead to serious public health hazards, a government report says.
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