Anil Agarwal (environmentalist)
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Anil Agarwal (1947 - January 2, 2002) was an Indian journalist and environmentalist who founded the Centre for Science and Environment in 1980.
Agarwal trained as a mechanical engineer at IIT Kanpur, and he worked as a science correspondent for the Hindustan Times. He was the editor of "Down To Earth", a science and environment magazine, and wrote widely for international publications. He wrote numerous books on science and environment in India.
In 1987, the United Nations Environment Programme elected him to its Global 500 Roll of Honour for his work in the national and international arena. The Indian Government also honoured him with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his work in environment and development
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- Anil Agarwal, The Challenges for the 21st Century, February 3, 1999 accessed at [1] UNEP/Grid-A official website August 29, 2006
