Category : Climate Change | Education | Environmental Governance | Science & Technology
Lessons from the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue and need for greater caution in the mountains, #Exclusive interview with environmentalist Mr. Chandra Bhushan.
The incredible story of the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue, where 41 miners were saved after 400 hours, 17 days, and the collaboration of over 20 government agencies. It was a military-like operation that unfolded as a miracle in the mountains. In this exclusive interview on News9 Plus Show, environmentalist Chandra Bhushan sheds light on the environmental lessons we can learn from this rescue and discusses the need for greater caution in the mountains due to the impact of climate change.Category : Environmental Governance
Chandra Bhushan is currently the Deputy Director General of CSE. He is a distinguished expert in the field of natural resource management, environmental geo-politics and industrial pollution.
Category : Air Pollution | Environmental Governance
It is believed that in India, two million people died of air pollution in 2015. India also has the highest rate of death caused by chronic respiratory diseases anywhere in the world. Considering the recent smog in Delhi, many companies are providing masks, installing air purifiers in offices and are even asking employees to stay indoors and work from home. (more…)
Category : Environmental Governance
Centre for Science and Environment – Public Institution of the Year
Category : Environmental Governance
2015 ended with what India, the U.S and many other nations called a historical agreement in Paris. But, the big question that we ask in 2016 is will it be implemented for India at home as well as internationally. While climate change is a global challenge, domestically, fighting the rising air pollution has also also taken centre-stage. (more…)