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Government of India's National Environment Awareness Campaign: Entry forms
Download entry forms to the National Environment Awareness Campaign
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 10:03 PM

The Indian Government conducts a National Environment Awareness Campaign every year.
International Climate Champions: A British Council and TERI initiative
International Climate Champions is a partnership project between the British Council and TERI aimed to engage youth with society leaders and reach out to the wider community
British Council
India
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 09:18 PM

British Council and TERI have identified 52 youth over the country who are empowered to pilot climate change adaptation and mitigation activities in their communities as part of their International Climate Championships 2009 program.
Campaigns aimed at battling climate change being organized in Karnataka
Campaigns against climate change being planned all across the state of Karnataka
Deccan Herald
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 09:09 PM

You too can play an active role in these activities. Use the contacts provided in this newsreport to be an active member of the global climate change crusade.

Find out more
Fighting climate change: Greenpeace
Efforts of Greenpeace in raising awareness about climate change
Greenpeace
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 08:55 PM

Greenpeace has done a lot of commendable work in the field of climate change. This link takes you through their climate change campaigns involving the masses.

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Chennai metropolitan area's water woes: CMWSSB's plans for the future
Steps outlined by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to meet the water demands of Chennai city
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 04:01 PM

CMWSSB or Metro Water was established in 1978 and serves 180 sq kms of area and 5.5 million population.
Ozone depletion trend map for India from Down to Earth
This map shows the difference between predicted and observed ozone trends in 14 cities of India, based on data collected over a decade
Down to Earth
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 03:52 PM

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Rainwater harvesting basics: Filtering the water before storage and use
Filtering rainwater before storage is essentially to remove organic material and silt so that the water stays clean longer.
rajshekar
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 03:29 PM

Overview

Rainwater is amongst the purest water one can get distilled as it is by the sun. However, in a rainwater harvesting system, the water comes in contact with several surfaces, such as the roof or gutters. Its flow becomes possibly mixed with leaves or dust.
Rainwater harvesting basics: How to direct roof top rainwater into the sump
This page provides you with the basics of how to direct the roof rainwater into the sump for effective storage
rajshekar
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 10:00 AM

Overview
Rainwater harvesting basics: All you need to know about recharge pits
A recharge pit allows the rainwater to replenish groundwater by recharging the underground aquifers. It can be built to recharge a borewell or just to help the water infiltration in an area.
rajshekar
Posted on 18 Aug, 2009 04:09 PM

1) Overview:
All you need to know about rain barrels: Stepwise preparation and construction guide
Using a rain barrel is the easiest way to begin rainwater harvesting. Rain barrel serves as a storage unit for rooftop rainwater. It can collect a substantial amount of rainwater.
rajshekar
Posted on 18 Aug, 2009 12:51 PM

Overview

In Bangalore, for example, for an annual rainfall of 900mm over 60 rainy days and a roof area of 50 sq.m.
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