The increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters like floods, drought and cyclones have focussed global attention on issues like climate change and global warming and prompted a second look at government policies. Countries across the globe are embarking on massive campaigns and programmes to reduce their carbon footprint and minimise environmental impact.In a bid to highlight the factors responsible for climate change and the challenges posed by unchecked exploitation of the environment, the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) has brought out a book in Malayalam carrying papers by scientists, researchers and public health experts. Titled 'Kaalaavastha Vyathiyanam' the book provides an insight into current issues like greenhouse gas emissions and the problems caused by tampering with the environment and over-extraction of various natural resources. The papers highlight the emerging challenges to solid waste management. One of the papers is on the Kyoto Protocol.Contributors to the compilation include Dr. C.K. Rajan, Monsoon Study Centre, Cochin University of Science and Technology; Dr. Thrivikramji, Retired Professor, Department of Geology, University of Kerala; Dr. Kamalakshan Kokkal, Principal Scientific Officer, KSCSTE; P. Sreekantan Nair, Assistant Environmental Scientist, Kerala State Pollution Control Board; Dr. E.J. Zacharia, Centre for Earth Science Studies; Dr. E.J. James, former director, Centre for Water Resources Development and Management and Dr. Jose Kallarakkal, Kerala Forest Research Institute.
The Hindu, 13th September 2008
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