Institutions world over are taking initiatives in the a
rea of green building and one such organisation is Clinton’s foundation, which is helping some of the world’s largest cities (including New Delhi) to “go green” by facilitating energy- saving upgrades to buildings. Interestingly, helping these cities are global banking institutions, which have committed $1 billion to finance the upgrades of municipal buildings in participating cities. Ironically, India has about 30 Green Buildings out of the millions raised each year. And with the success of the Green Building designed for Wipro Technologies and the ‘tremendous response it created, Design and Development is busy with two other green projects. But then the truth remains – it’s miles to go before we sleep!
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rea of green building and one such organisation is Clinton’s foundation, which is helping some of the world’s largest cities (including New Delhi) to “go green” by facilitating energy- saving upgrades to buildings. Interestingly, helping these cities are global banking institutions, which have committed $1 billion to finance the upgrades of municipal buildings in participating cities. Ironically, India has about 30 Green Buildings out of the millions raised each year. And with the success of the Green Building designed for Wipro Technologies and the ‘tremendous response it created, Design and Development is busy with two other green projects. But then the truth remains – it’s miles to go before we sleep!For Complete IIPM Article, Click on IIPM Article
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007
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that the running costs are so high? They will keep them as a show piece. What is required is continuous monitoring. We documented these cases in our short film Noyyal- Tholaintha thadangkal’ (Noyyal- the lost way). In the downstream region of Noyyal, many have skin diseases & other miseries.” He adds another point, “Instead of accusing the dyeing units, in reality we have to point our fingers at the exporters. They don’t raise their payment to the dyeing units according to the rise in the cost of dyeing as treatment plants are involved. They feel their margin will decrease.’’ Well, profits are good; but at what costs?! Sure, dying never got more sinful!
