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CSE report: Indian cities swimming in their waste

Posted by: xamboli, 27. January 2012 - 11:51
Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Center for Science and Environment's second volume of the seventh State of India's Environment report - Excreta Matters (71 cities: a survey), claims that India's cities are wallowing in their waste and the rivers becoming a dumping ground for it. In this report CSE profiles 71 cities on their waste water management capability and maps the state of groundwater and its sources.

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Each city is mapped to know more about its past, current and future water footprints, the amount of waste it generates and its disposal system.

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