What's new at the Centre for Science and
Environment (CSE), New Delhi, IndiaCSE staff
vacancy exists for a head of our air quality monitoring laboratory. We are looking for a
senior scientist, with a doctorate in analytical chemistry, well-versed in use and
analysis of data from analytical instruments. Must have about 12 years experience in a
laboratory, including 4-5 years at managerial level. Experience in ambient and source
level pollution-monitoring will help. The work involves day to day leadership of the group
and personal involvement in the research programme. But more important for us is
the track-record in doing quality research and experience in dissemination of research
findings. Send details to jagdeep@cseindia.org. More
vacancies at
http://www.cseindia.org/html/extra/volunteer.htm
Water Asia 2000
We beg to differ, there is no water scarcity - was the theme of the CSE stall at the
Water Asia 2000 exhibition at New Delhi last week. For those who missed it, the exhibition
is available on our website at
http://www.cseindia.org/html/cmp/cmp43_waterpanel.htm
The dragons of Eden.
Bhutan has always been a traditional society. Such a society adopts certain time-tested
methods to manage its environment. But now this land- locked Himalayan kingdom is planning
to make a switch and open its doors to modernisation. Can it balance the conflicting
interests of modernisation and traditional conservation values? Down To Earth lifts the
veil of mist that surrounds Bhutan to take a quick look at this land and its people at
http://www.cseindia.org/html/dte/dte20000930/dte_analy.htm
Death rides a pale horse
Is dealing in asbestos dangerous? Nobody knows for certain, but one thing is well
known. Factories are being closed down all over the world except in India and the largest
producers of asbestos are the smallest consumers. So what exactly is going on? Take a look
at the dirty politics of asbestos at
http://www.cseindia.org/html/dte/dte20000930/dte_analy1.htm
Old batteries, new rules.
A new set of rules is being set up to help units recycle batteries. How will this help. A
Down To Earth special report at
http://www.cseindia.org/html/dte/dte20000930/dte_srep.htm
A message from the Director, Anil Agarwal:
Now
it is floods
It is time
people established their relationship with water once again. |
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