IN NEWS (April 7 & 8, 2012)

April 08,2012

Indian tribe's Avatar-like battle against mining firm reaches supreme court

Dongria Kondh people pledge to carry on fight to prevent Vedanta Resources from mining bauxite in Niyamgiri hills

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/08/indian-tribe-avatar-supreme-court?newsfeed=true

Indian School Muscat girl wins Green Olympiad

Tanvi Gupta, a Class X Indian School Muscat student has won the ‘Country Winner’ title at the Green Olympiad 2011

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/oman/indian-school-muscat-girl-wins-green-olympiad-1.1005572

No efforts to increase captive tiger population in state

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/no-efforts-to-increase-captive-tiger-population-in-state/934009/

Hon’ble Minister of Environment and Forests in a High level Meeting at UN Hq.

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=82065

Tulsi has environmental benefits too

Aparna Nair, TNN | Apr 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tulsi-has-environmental-benefits-too/articleshow/12574905.cms

Posco verdict: Finally, environmental justice in India

by Janaki Lenin Apr 8, 2012

http://www.firstpost.com/india/posco-verdict-finally-environmental-justice-in-india-269201.html

POSCO war zone - POSCO favors dialogue over legal action

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/POSCO_war_zone_POSCO_favors_dialogue_over_legal_action/258071.html

Forest dept objects to DC’s report
Inter-state dispute over 26 square kilometre Sukhna wildlife sanctuary area
Rajinder Nagarkoti     Tribune News Service

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120408/cth1.htm

Big cat territory

http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=29691

Filmmaker’s life in India like a ‘dream’

BY MARY WICOFF

http://commercial-news.com/local/x1224375709/Filmmaker-s-life-in-India-like-a-dream

Bio-energy crops could be ruinous to wildlife

http://www.thesundayindian.com/en/story/Bio-energy-crops-could-be-ruinous-to-wildlife/120/32779/

GFC, Ministry of Natural Resources claims of sustainable management of Guyana’s forests are false even for purpleheart

http://www.stabroeknews.com/2012/opinion/letters/04/08/gfc-ministry-of-natural-resources-claims-of-sustainable-management-of-guyana%E2%80%99s-forests-are-false-even-for-purpleheart/

Thekkady, the Mistress of Spices

Published: Sunday, Apr 8, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_thekkady-the-mistress-of-spices_1672929

April 07,2012

“Environment protection in people's hands”

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/article3290438.ece

India green panel to protect forests

Mayabhushan | 6 April 2012

http://bikyamasr.com/65255/india-green-panel-to-protect-forests/

Save-wildlife lessons for kids

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120407/jsp/northeast/story_15342046.jsp#.T4GkE9mpO6U

Paryavaran Mitra-cum-Teachers Training at Doda

http://www.groundreport.com/Business/Paryavaran-Mitra-cum-Teachers-Training-Workshop-he/2945303

POSCO’s steel dreams laid to rust

With the National Green Tribunal scrapping environment clearance, Posco’s seven-year-wait is extended further, reports Bibhuti Pati

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main52.asp?filename=Ne140412POSCO.asp

MoEF told to review clearance to Posco

Apr 07, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal

http://www.asianage.com/india/moef-told-review-clearance-posco-891

Indian iron ore mining mess - 40 mines in Goa get GSPCB notices

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Indian_iron_ore_mining_mess_40_mines_in_Goa_get_GSPCB_notices/257928.html

Dr. Tammie Matson Tackles the Human-Elephant Conflict in India Through Animal Works Organization

by Lavanya Sunkara  Published April 6, 2012

http://www.petside.com/article/dr-tammie-matson-tackles-human-elephant-conflict-india-through-animal-works-organization

Illegal Wildlife Trade Opens New Route for Pathogen Transmission

http://www.healthcanal.com/public-health-safety/28281-Illegal-Wildlife-Trade-Opens-New-Route-for-Pathogen-Transmission.html

Oil poisoning? Alarming sea animal deaths on India's west coast

IANS Apr 7, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-07/pollution/31304282_1_olive-ridley-velas-beaches