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The Science of Tree Shade: Why trees are so important for cities

Started this discussion. Last reply by Prof Dr V N Sivasankara Pillai Mar 2, 2012. 5 Replies 1 Like

A scientific look at the importance of tree shade. Enjoy this article by two biology professors from Louisiana State University, US.…Continue

Tags: trees, of, importance, shade, tree

How can walkability be improved in Indian cities?

Started this discussion. Last reply by sameera kumar anthapur Nov 17, 2011. 10 Replies 2 Likes

Here's an interesting report by India Environmental Portal called, "Walkability in Indian Cities" covering 6 cities in India - Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Indore, Pune, Rajkot and Surat. …Continue

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About me: An environmental writer and activist and run Eco WALK the Talk.com, an Asia focussed website which features Eco News, Insights, People and Living Tips. I give talks and conduct workshops on environmental and sustainability, and also support various campaigns through my writings.

My Green Mission: Create a happier planet for future generations, by engaging actively within one's sphere of influence.

Organization that I belong to: Eco WALK the Talk.com

Current Job title/ Field of Study (if you are a student): Founder

Educational Institution Last Attended/ Attending: Indian Institute of Management Kolkatta/ University of London

Personal Website: http://www.ecowalkthetalk.com

Area of Expertize/ interest: Climate Change, Ecological agriculture, Sustainable Forestry, Energy, Renewables, Waste Management

Membership Category Requested: Environment Professionals of Indian Origin

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Food Plant Diversity

Posted on April 2, 2013 at 5:34am 7 Comments 1 Like

Please watch my recent TEDxSingapore Women talk on the importance of food plant diversity in the context of feeding 9 billion people by 2050.

Thanks for watching!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk-oC_yKrk4

It's World Environment Day 2012. Consider planting a tree today via Project Green Hands

Posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:40am 2 Comments 1 Like

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.

– Chinese Proverb

If you can't plant one today, consider donating to Project Green Hands who'll do it on your behalf :)

http://www.ecowalkthetalk.com/blog/2012/06/05/world-environment-day-2012-support-project-green-hands/

Climate Change Negotiations: Some Inconvenient Truths

Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:26am 4 Comments 2 Likes

This has been a week of climate pessimism. First, The Guardian on Wednesday, 9 Nov 2011 quoted the International Energy Association (IEA)’s warning that the world is headed for irreversible climate change in 5 years. Prof. Surya Sethi (formerly in the PM's Energy Co-ordination Committee) gave a lecture in Singapore yesterday on how far behind the world is on climate negotiations.

Is this alarmist information, or a call for drastic action? What do you think?…

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What are the top seed companies and why we should be concerned?

Posted on September 27, 2011 at 10:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes

The top seed companies of the world are bigger and stronger than ever before, having replaced small family run farms. Why should this be of concern to those who believe in sustainable agriculture? There's also a video link to Vandana Shiva's talk on seeds at the end.

http://www.ecowalkthetalk.com/blog/2011/09/21/what-are-the-top-seed-companies/