Stories about Environment from October, 2009
Japan: No Nukes Festa In Tokyo
Martin J Frid from Kurashi blogs about a big demonstration (with around 7000 people) against nuclear power happened last weekend in Tokyo.
Sri Lanka: Tips From A Renaissance Farmer
Rajaratarala, a farmer from Sri Lanka and a blogger, has tips on how to yield a good harvest of paddy crops.
India: Indo-US Nuclear Deal
Roger Reports terms the Indo-US nuclear deal an overrated initiative.
Malawi: Of Sports and the Windmill boy-Kamkwamba
This past weekend, Malawi drew 1-1 against the much feared Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, and a new book about a young Malawian named William Kamwamba is making international headlines.
Philippines: Typhoon disasters and climate change
Two deadly storms struck Philippines in the last two weeks killing more than 500 people. Aside from using the internet to help flood victims, Filipino netizens are sharing their thoughts on the relationship of the recent natural calamities and the reality of climate change.
Maldives: Gearing up for Copenhagen
A series of events and activities are being organized in the Maldives to bring the attention of the world to the plight of Maldives being affected by climate change. Maldivians hope that a fair deal will be made at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen scheduled for December 2009.
Taiwan: Bike culture is growing
Bike Hugger reports on the growing bike culture in Taiwan and comments that the growth doesn't seem to include bicycle commuters.
Estonia: Apples
Itching for Eestimaa writes about October, “the month when people are busy trying to think of creative ways to get rid of the avalanche of apples in their backyards.”
Romania: “Extreme Recycling?”
At Th!nk About It, a European blogging competition site, Romanian author Adela posts and translates a video about Ioana Cioanca, a Romanian woman from Bistrita-Nasaud, who “owns no less than eight pieces of clothes and accessories (a hat, a shawl, a skirt, a blouse, a raincoat, a purse, a handbag...
Serbia: Grand Backa Canal
GV Author Sinisa Boljanovic writes about Grand Backa Canal and Serbia's environmental problems at Th!nk About It, a European blogging competition site.
Caribbean: Obama & the Nobel Peace Prize
Barack Obama can now add another prestigious title to his already impressive resume: Nobel Laureate. Caribbean bloggers react.
Brunei: Power supply interruption
Due to haze and heat and higher power demand, Brunei was forced to cut off power supply in some districts in the country
Kenya: Waiting for El Niño
Kenyans are waiting for the El Niño rains anticipated between now and December with mixed feelings. Although in it's ‘moderate' form El Niño is expected to displace at least 100,000 people, most Kenyans actually want this El Niño.
Dominica: Speaking with a Superstar
Dominica Weekly interviews “one of Dominica’s International heroes, Roots Reggae superstar Nasio Fontaine.”
Israel: Ahmed Amrani Promotes Eco-Awareness Among Bedouins
Ahmed Amrani, municipal leader and eco-activist, speaks about his role in increasing environmental awareness among the Bedouin of southern Israel.
Cuba: H1N1 & Hygiene
“The voice of the announcer calls on us to wash our hands often, use handkerchiefs when we sneeze and maintain good personal hygiene, but the reality forces us into filth”: Cuba's Generation Y worries about the H1N1 virus.
China: Plenty of trash to burn
As landfills run out of space and NIMBY protests occur across China, the number of trash incineration plants has increased in step. With one such plant planned for a densely-populated residential area in Guangzhou, locals have plenty of heated words for authorities.
Montserrat: Soufriere Lives
Repeating Islands blogs about recent volcanic activity on the island of Montserrat.
Japan: Rubbish sculpture
An Englishman in Osaka posted pictures of a fish sculpture made of a load of rubbish collected from the Yodogawa and Osaka Bay.
Typhoon Ketsana's impact in Thailand
The typhoon which hit the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos also affected Thailand. Some areas in north Thailand are still vulnerable to flash floods.
Ukraine: More on ‘Destination Truth: The Ghosts of Chernobyl’
Chernobyl and Eastern Europe reviews Destination Truth: The Ghosts of Chernobyl: “I think the only good thing I can say is it was interesting to see Pripyat at night, though it seemed they only spent time in the hospital complex, the cultural center and amusement park. The thermal image of...
