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Hungry for wood

Governments and loggers unhesitatingly blame tribals for the destruction of rainforests, but studies show otherwise.

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14/07/1993
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A law for child labour

The Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act of 1986 prohibits the employment of children in 14 sectors, but regulates it only in the slate, gem and durri making industries.

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No more shrinking from shrimps

Scientists in Bangalore have identified the protein that makes people allergic to the meat of shrimps, crabs and prawns. Now they will be able to develop vaccines against the allergy.

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US firm uses new software to woo Japanese market

Microsoft Corp of USA has launched a Japanese version of the Windows 3.1 software package, which is expected to grab for it control of Japan's personal computer market.

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14/07/1993
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Officials gloat over eviction of tribals

By evacuating tribal encroachers from around the Dudhwa park, forest officials have won another round in the struggle for access to forests. But for how long?

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Vaccine to prevent viral infection in hens

Scientists in Madras gave come up with a vaccine that would help leash a viral disease that impairs the egg laying ability of hens, and is often fatal.

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14/07/1993
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Norway defies international ban on whaling

Norway has announced it will soon resume commercial whaling, saying it has the right to make use of its natural resources.

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14/07/1993
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Pollution board under fire for negligence

Karnataka environmentalists have alleged that the state's pollution control board has not dealt firmly with highly polluting industries.

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14/07/1993
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Wanderlust heats up the blood of some fish

Biologists have found that some fish evolved into warm blooded creatures because their adventurous ancestors were exposed to large temperature variations.

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South wangles funds, with strings attached

The Beijing conference saw discussions on the second phase of the Global Environment Facility, which is expected to finance implementation of the climate and biodiversity conventions.

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29/06/1993
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