WSSD: DIALOGUE OF THE DEAF
The needs of many were once again compromised to accommodate the demands of a powerful few. Given the alarming tilt towards self-interest and unilateralism by the rich, will the concerns of poor countries ever be addressed in global negotiations?

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ALSO IN DOWN TO EARTH MAGAZINE

DISPENSING WITH PRICEY DRUGS
India stands to gain as the US Senate passes Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals (GAAP) Act, clearing the decks for generic drugs. However, the new US law may be a bitter pill to  swallow for pharmaceutical companies.

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GOING BANANAS OVER FREE TRADE
Why is one-fifth of the world's population 74 times richer than the poorest one-fifth? Read about how "free trade" harms poor countries in this issue of GOBAR TIMES, a supplement for young environmentalists:
http://www.gobartimes.org

PRESS BRIEFINGS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2002: PAYING FOR ITS OWN FOLLY
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) faces contempt of court following its attempts to mislead the Supreme Court on low demand, low earnings and high investments in order to justify a CNG price hike.For this and other CSE press releases, go to:
http://www.cseindia.org

REVIEWING THE CHLOR-ALKALI INDUSTRY
Announcing the most comprehensive research report on the economics and environmental aspects of the chlor-alkali sector designed to empower industry executives and environment experts.
Details of book at:
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NEWS BREAK!
Journalists -- Cover 180 countries meeting in New Delhi to talk on climate change. Tell your readers what their world will be like tomorrow.
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URBAN WETLANDS CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Marking the start of CSE’s Urban Wetlands Campaign, a two-day workshop from Oct. 3-4 at the India Habitat Centre will examine conservation and legal, institutional, technical, perspectives on  urban wetlands issues.
More at:
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Sept 15, 2002 CSE / DOWN TO EARTH FEATURES THE PARADOX OF POVERTY IN PLENTY
India's poorest districts are paradoxically among the most resource-rich. Poor-friendly budgets and poverty alleviation programmes of the government haven't worked. Is it now time to invest in ecological security? ore from the CSE / Down to Earth Features service:
http://www.cseindia.org/html/media/feature.htm

ECO-QUEEZ FOR SEPTEMBER
What is Minamata disease? If you think you know your environment, try our eco-queez. Get into the quizzing zone!
http://www.cseindia.org/html/eyou/envedu/ecoquiz.htm

From the DTE Editor’s Desk

THE WORLD AFTER

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