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 The Hindu Fri 15 Jun 2012
Going green the windy way
In the last few weeks, the city has had a respite from its daily burden of two-hour power cuts — wind energy has helped reduce load shedding to one hour a day. Thanks to the huge wind turbines... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
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 The Times of India Fri 15 Jun 2012
Green drive pays off
Tweet CHENNAI: Himachal Pradesh, along with five northeastern states, has been rated as the most environmentally sustainable states in the country, according to Environmental Sustainable Index 2011... (photo: WN / Geeta)
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 The Australian Fri 15 Jun 2012
Scared grasshoppers leave their mark in the Earth
GRASSHOPPERS who die frightened leave their mark in the Earth in a way that more mellow ones do not, US and Israeli researchers said today. "So, indeed this sounds a... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Earth Israel Nature Photos Wikipedia: Grasshopper |
 NZ Herald Fri 15 Jun 2012
Scientists explain why spiders are so scary
The angular legs, dark colour and an unpredictable nature are what makes spiders so much scarier than other animals, scientists say. Psychology professor Jon May says... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Animal Nature Photos Scientists Wikipedia: Spider |
 Deutsche Welle Thu 14 Jun 2012
Calls for regulation as diesel fumes linked to cancer
The WHO says it has found a clear causal link between diesel fumes and lung cancer. Diesel now belongs to a group of dangerous chemicals that includes mustard gas,... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Environment Health Photos Pollution Wikipedia: Cancer |
 Huffington Post Thu 14 Jun 2012
Restoring Our Nature: Kids in the Wild
"What if all the electricity was off for a long time ... like in Japan after the tsunami?" I recently asked an assembly of fifth graders at a local Seattle school. "No... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Electricity Kids Nature Photos Wikipedia: Nature |
 Gulf News Thu 14 Jun 2012
Australia mulls crocodile safari hunts
Sydney: Australia is mulling a plan to allow the trophy hunting of saltwater crocodiles, officials said Thursday, with the controversial idea being thrown open for public... (photo: Creative Commons / PG Palmer)
Animals Australia Environment Photos Wikipedia: Saltwater crocodile |
 Herald Tribune Thu 14 Jun 2012
Indiana tourists witnessed Fla alligator attack
EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. - Wildlife officials say a southwest Florida airboat captain was giving an Indiana family a tour of the Everglades when a 9-foot alligator bit off... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Indiana Photos Tourists Wikipedia: Alligator Wildlife |
