CSE RATING ON 'GREENEST' CAUSTIC-CHLORINE INDUSTRIES  REVEALS OVERALL DISMAL PERFORMANCE, GOVERNMENT APATHY

The rating uncovered tardy government action despite environmental and health hazards of this 'mother of all industries'. Some companies turn common salt into a toxic concoction and leave a lethal mercury trail.

Chemfab Alkalis, Shriram Alkalis & Chemicals, and Indian Rayon & Industries were among only seven companies awarded CSE's 'Three Leaves Award'. No company qualified for the coveted 'Five Leaves Award'. 

The unbiased environmental rating, based on voluntary participation and transparency, is conducted by an independent organisation.

Former Finance Minister Dr Manmohan Singh presented the awards to industry heads, including several CEOs and MDs at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Sept. 2. "We are on the threshold of new  challenge," he said. "Industries should lead the way in order to live in harmony with nature and as an obligation to our unborn generation." Read complete COVER STORY in the latest Down To Earth issue:

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ALSO IN DOWN TO EARTH MAGAZINE CHULHAS VS LPG: WHICH IS THE CLEANER FUEL?
Five experts debate the economics, science, efficiency and effects on women's health...   http://www.downtoearth.org.in/section.asp?foldername=20020915&sec_id=10
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PRESS BRIEFINGS
SEPT. 4, 2002: NGOs BOO POWELL's SPEECH
Quashing US Secretary of State Colin Powell's claims that the US was serious about climate change and sustainable development, NGOs chanted 'Shame on Bush!' and "People and plants, not big business'. For these and more press releases, go to:
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Read WSSD news, background, analysis and factsheets on CSE's Global Environment Governance section:
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Aug. 21, 2002:
PROMOTING WATER LITERACY
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurated India's first Rain Centre in Chennai. The permanent exhibition, a joint initiative by CSE and the Akash Ganga Trust, highlights rainwater harvesting potential in urban areas For details and photographs, log on to:
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AUG. 30, 2002 CSE / DOWN TO EARTH FEATURES CHILDREN: CASUALTIES OF CHEMICALS
Toxins are contributing to a range of debilitating physical and mental illnesses in six million children, making them soft targets of a dangerously changing environment. More from the CSE / Down to Earth Features service:
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From the DTE Editor’s Desk

OPEN LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE

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