PESTICIDE POLITICS
As the endosulfan controversy erupts afresh, the Kerala government finds itself in a tight spot. Ever since the lid was blown off the machinations of the pesticide lobby in conniving with the government in lifting the ban on the deadly pesticide in March 2002, resentment has been brewing in Kerala over the  government’s surreptitious move. Follow the Down To Earth (DTE) endosulphan investigation from the magazine’s first reports in February 2001 to the latest July 31, 2002 issue.
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ECOTOURISM: SCRAMBLING FOR PARADISE
Does tourism always have to be a threat to the environment?  Not anymore, claim the promoters of the globally emerging industry of ecotourism. Socially responsible and ecologically sustainable tourism, which could at the same time be profitable for the community, is possible, they argue. RUSTAM VANIA  examines the concept of 'green' travel and catches up with the rich and restless, who are willing to pay for their moment of nirvana. 
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SUPREME COURT RULING WILL HALVE PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM TRUCKS AND GOODS VEHICLES

A CSE study shows that the Supreme Court ruling that prohibits the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi and mandates Euro II compliance for the city’s trucks and goods vehicles will dramatically reduce particulate pollution levels by 55 per cent in the capital.
More at: http://www.cseindia.org/html/cmp/air/press_20020716.htm

DOUBLE INDEMNITY: DEATH BY DDT
Despite the ban on Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) by  most developed countries in the 1970s, India sprayed 7,000 tonnes of DDT in 2001-2002. Ignoring the widely accepted fact that DDT induces alarmingly high levels of toxicity and possible arcinogenicity, India has continued to consume 3,50,000  tonnes of DDT since 1985, mainly for agricultural and public health purposes. Studies reveal Indians have one of the highest body DDT concentrations. Now, intensive use of DDT has made mosquitoes resistant to the insecticide.
More at: www.cseindia.org/html/eyou/healtnews/2002may_june/lead_story.htm

REMINDER: DEADLINE FOR MEDIA FELLOWSHIPS IS AUGUST 31, 2002
Fellowships offered by CSE’s Media Resource Centre on "Making Water Everybody’s Business are an excellent opportunity to travel to remote areas, research and report on issues related to rainwater harvesting.
Details at: http://www.cseindia.org/html/media/media_ad.htm

THIS MONTH’S ECO QUEEZ
How well do you know your environment? Try this month's Eco-Queez to find out. All correct entries get a surprise gift along with a mention of their name on the CSE website next month. Get into the quizzing zone!

http://www.cseindia.org/html/eyou/envedu/ecoquiz.htm

A SUMMER CRUISE ON KALAPAANI
Follow the Gobar Times cub reporters on their summer cruise on the Yamuna River, and witness how they covered the environment beat. Read a very special issue of Gobar Times written, produced and designed by these young environmental reporters.
More at: http://www.gobartimes.org/noidaspl/gt_covfeature.htm

From the DTE Editor’s Desk

OF FORESTS AND WEALTH

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