October 2009

Will Green Bonus save the forests around Gundia?

19 October 2009 - 11:30pm — deepakar

The environment ministry has declared a reward system called "Green Bonus" as an incentive for states to protect and increase their green cover. The details of this scheme are not out yet but it sure sounds interesting. I do hope that this comes out as early as possible.

The great Indian sellout

19 October 2009 - 1:55am — idontspam

Jairam for major shift at climate talks

Road width over pavement - Marathahalli example

19 October 2009 - 10:35am — silkboard

First of all, credits to BDA or BBMP or ABIDe (who knows!?) or whoever is thinking about bus interchange points like Marathahalli ring Road and improving the pedestrian amenities there. So yes, something is better than nothing. However, if you watch the work, uncalled for and unscietific preference to road width over pavement is visible. Sample some pictures.

Storm Water Management and compulsary RWH

19 October 2009 - 2:02pm — psaram42

Start: 21 Oct 2009 10:30

End: 21 Oct 2009 12:00

Timezone: Asia/Calcutta

Place #23 Old Madras Road, Ulsoor, Bangalore, India.

Discussions with Mr. Indraneel Dutta about Storm water Management and RWH in view of Compulsory RWH for 2400 sq ft and above site properties in the city.

Whose Responsibility Are These?

19 October 2009 - 11:15am — E.R. Ramachandran

Do we have accidents waiting to happen at every turn?

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