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Give Up Eating Beef (Unless It's Grassfed Beef) - The Daily Green
Apr 08 2012

For better health – for you, the animal and the Earth – meat-eaters should opt for grassfed beef.

New model predicts normal monsoon this year - The Times of India
Apr 05 2012

A new climate model being developed under the government’s ambitious Monsoon Mission project has predicted above average rainfall for the season.

steampunk furniture – reclaimed factory cart coffee table - Alternative Consumer
May 17 2012

For your steampunk man cave or country living room — a vintage industrial factory cart has been fully restored and upcycled into a rough-and-tumble coffee table. The table has been fully disassembled, cleaned and refinished. The iron components have also been carefully restored and treated with a blend of wax. The steampunk coffee table features [...]

Arctic marine mammals and fish populations on the rise - The Times of India
Apr 23 2012

Arctic marine mammals and fish populations are on the rise, according to a report released on Monday by the the Arctic Council's biodiversity working group at a Montreal conference.

UK invests $95m in climate research centre - The Times of India
Apr 11 2012

The UK government pledged 60 million pounds ($95 million) to support the Met Office Hadley Centre's Climate Programme until at least 2015 to keep Britain at the forefront of climate science research.

Plant a Butterfly Garden - The Daily Green
May 07 2012

It's National Pollinator Week, so lend a hand to these important creatures and bring flashes of brilliant color to your yard or garden.

Asia's largest solar field switched on in India - The Times of India
Apr 19 2012

The west Indian state of Gujarat is flipping the switch on Asia's largest solar power field as part of its 600 megawatt solar energy addition to India's power grid.

Monterey Bay Aquarium provides key information on sustainable seafood selection - Alternative Consumer
May 14 2012

Last week, my Ecology professor began his lecture with the trite cliché “You are what you eat”. Because the words are overused, they are not often taken seriously, but in the case of seafood selection, the phrase is important to remember. As you’re savoring your morsel of imported Mahi Mahi, do you consider how it [...]

Sign a Petition - The Daily Green
Apr 15 2012

As actor and activist Ted Danson says, a simple political action can have an outsized impact – and make you feel good, too.

Centre to rate states on environment protection - The Times of India
Apr 15 2012

With an increase in illegal mining, coastal abuse and rampant industrialization, the Centre now plans to rate every state based on their environmental performance.

Metro embroiled in green row - The Times of India
Apr 25 2012

Delhi Metro has again drawn the ire of environmentalists over construction of a bridge parallel to the existing Nizamuddin Bridge. This is not the first time DMRC is embroiled in a green row.

the beauty of a green mother’s day - Alternative Consumer
May 13 2012

There are all sorts of moms with all sorts of preferences and tastes. You know best just how to celebrate your mama. No matter how you decide to honor her on Mother’s Day, just keep it real, thoughtful … and include a nod to Mama Earth. Whether you share a sweet note, cool tunes or [...]

200 residents take green path to save mangroves - The Times of India
Apr 14 2012

More than 200 residents of Nerul and Seawoods joined hands to save mangroves.

Don't "Take Away" – Take the Time for a Sit-Down Lunch! - The Daily Green
Mar 19 2012

Stop forking around with disposable plastic packaging and utensils and sit down for a real meal with real forks and knives.

Plant a Bee-Friendly Garden - The Daily Green
Apr 30 2012

A wide array of common plants support bees, from annual flowers to popular perennials, garden vegetables, shrubs and even trees.

PETA for "Eat Green and Go Vegan" for Earth Day - The Times of India
Apr 20 2012

PETA volunteers caught the attention of many as they painted themselves green and took out a demonstration on "Go Vegan for Earth Day" at the busy VIP road on Friday.

eco fashion friday finds – here comes the sun - Alternative Consumer
May 11 2012

(above) dekt out makes these great looking bangles from the beaten and battered remains of upcycled sk8boards. $27 ea. @ the dektout Etsy shop (above) From Maine, it’s a mad mad madgirlworld filled with fantasy based fun fashion. Inspired in part by Betsy Johnson, designer / owner Meredith Alex creates one of a kind recycled [...]

Water Plants in the Morning - The Daily Green
Apr 26 2012

Save water, and make plants stronger and healthier, by watering in the morning.

Biggest environment satellite goes silent - The Times of India
Apr 12 2012

The European Space Agency said on Thursday it had lost contact with Envisat, the biggest Earth-monitoring satellite in history.

a mixed bag of green news - Alternative Consumer
May 14 2012

Navy Raises Estimate of Potential Harm to Dolphins and Whales by Sonar – msnbc Sea Shepherd Founder Paul Watson ‘Arrested in Germany’ – bbc Population Pressure Impacts World Wetlands – sciencedaily Science and the Fracking Boom: Missing Answers – npr Rhinos & Elephants Seed-Eating Habit Helps Biodiversity – livescience

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