Stories about Environment from April, 2010
Trinidad & Tobago: Free Advice
This Beach Called Life has some advice for the new CEO of Trinidad and Tobago's Water and Sewerage Authority.
Thailand: Mekong drought blamed on China
Thailand is blaming China's mega dams for the low water level of Mekong River which runs from China down to the Indochina region.
Philippines: Earth Hour 2010
The Philippines joined the March 27 Earth Hour as 1,076 cities and municipalities turned their lights off in a symbolic mass action for energy conservation, environmental protection, and against global warming. Filipinos post observations and comments online.
Australia: Oil Spill on Iconic Waters a Warning to Obama
A Chinese coal ship is spilling its oil onto Australia’s icon Great Barrier Reef. GV author Kevin Rennie gathers reactions from bloggers
India: Wheat Harvest In North India
“Have you seen wheat being harvested in North India?” asks Deepa Krishnan at Desicritics. She then takes us to a long walk into a golden-yellow wheat field in Rajasthan with her photo-essay.
Japan: Sakura in bloom
The beauty of the cherry blossoms (sakura) in bloom is immortalized by Asiaimages’ pictures.
Kazakhstan: Uranium World Bank Becomes A Reality?
Joshua Foust weighs the perspectives of Kazakhstan’s plans to serve as the primary global “bank” for refined uranium products.
Pakistan: Energy Saving Bulbs
Deeda-e-Beena at All Things Pakistan blog informs that to tackle the recent energy crisis, the Pakistan government has decided to import 30 million energy saver bulbs for reportedly ‘free’ distribution.
Taiwan: Save Pink Dolphins
Wild at Heart calls for donation to save the endangered Pink Dolphins near the Taiwan sea.
Trinidad & Tobago: Zoo Lander
“I am always hesitant to go to a zoo, since I always feel that animals should be kept on reserves if not in their natural habitat. That being said, I liked the way that this zoo used the natural landscape, working around the trees and hills to create the enclosures...
