Archive for April, 2007

The Students of the School of Environmental Studies (Delhi University) will be submitting a letter to the Vice-Chancellor; requesting him to show sensitivity towards the trees in the campus, some of which are decades old. We, the students fully understand that development is not only important but is also the need of the hour, keeping in mind the upcoming Commonwealth Games. We are also aware that ... Full story

A caterpillar spotted just outside the School of Environmental Studies, Delhi University. Apparently it belongs to the Common Jay species of butterfly. Butterflies are just another component of DelhiGreens that are supported by the lush greens of the (Delhi University) campus! Full story

The Hindustan Times, a leading National daily has thought it appropriate to put the 'labelling of trees and loss to Delhi Greens' story on its cover page. Previously on DelhiGreens: How would you like your name carved on your body? Trees being numbered to facilitate their cutting This is what HT ... Full story

An Indian Grey Hornbill spotted on a tree in the Parking Lot of Delhi University Metro Station. Another of this bird was spotted at Akashvani (behind BJP's headoffice) yesterday. Delhi has a rich bird-diversity. An article in HT, some two years ago claimed that Delhi has more than 450 species of birds. I'm still looking for the cutting, will upload as ... Full story

Four Years down the lane, Metro only seems to get better. And the fact that it is one of the most responsive organisation so far, especially when it comes to social and environmental issues, only adds two more feathers to its already feathery cap! Delhi Metro: Way to go...... Full story

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Delhi Greens wishes all its readers a very Happy Earth Day on this 22nd Day of April! The celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd first began in the United States in 1970 and was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, who had long pondered about finding a way to "put the environment into the political 'limelight' once and for all". The ... Full story

The following is an appeal from Shri Manoj Misra of the Yamuna Jiye Abhyian to the citizens of Delhi. This is to invite you all on the occassion of the World Earth Day to a Candle Light Vigil planned on 22 April 2007 (Sunday) beginning 630 pm (1830 hrs) onwards (for an hour or so) to register our disapproval on the state's plan to construct residential ... Full story

The TreesForDelhi Meeting (Check out the invitation) at the India International Center (IIC)'s Conference Room No. 1 presided by Mr. Ravi Agarwal (ToxicsLink), Mr. Mahesh Rangarajan (Ecological Historian and Political Commentator) and Mr. Prabhakar (Zakir Hussain College - Kalpavriksh) saw relatively thin audience. The conference echoed the need to preserve the heritage and existing urban ecology of Delhi ... Full story

"Earth Day is a time to reflect on pressing environmental issues such as global warming, mercury contamination, and plastic six-pack rings. With the raising awareness about the threats of global warming, this year's Earth Day is especially important. Ring in Earth Day 2007 right with this collection of eco-conscious downloads and start taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint. Al ... Full story