Taking the public mode of transport is a great energy saver and goes along way in saving the earth’s resources. Environmentalists around the world have been supporting their usage and there of course, are many reasons for them to do so. Here are few reasons why you should take up the public mode of transportation. Reduced emissions: They reduce the amount of fuel burnt per individual when compared to that burnt by individuals when they drive their cars or any other private vehicles. This means reduced levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the air and consequently, lesser threat of global warming or climate change. These days, buses and other modes of public transport run  [...]

Airbus 380 will, as per news reports, carry a United Nations logo for biodiversity. The United Nations Environment Programme has launched the International Year of biodiversity 2010. An Edinburgh airport project too has attempted to make a green statement and schools students will be planting trees around the airport area says another new report. The New Delhi Airport, it is claimed, will be a green building soon. Environmentalists, however, are clear about what these projects really and are not viewing it anything more than green-washing.  Aviation industry faces a lot of heat when it comes to the issue of climate change. While planes help us cover huge miles in a short time, one cannot deny that they are the worst modes of transport when it comes to the release of greenhouse gas  [...]

Travelling green might not sound lucrative to many of us. In fact, more than a good way to spend your vacation, it gives many an impression that green travelling means doing some boring stuff than being about “travel”. But travelling in an environment friendly way is not just a necessity today, it’s worth every bit of it, and could be a lot more fun in many ways. Here are some tips on why you should consider travelling in an environment-friendly manner To start with, it’s good for the environment. All of us need to be sensitive towards environment which today is in a critical state, in all the activities that we take up and make sure we travel in way that’s conducive to the environment. Many  [...]

Eco-tourism – this term was coined in 1983 by Hector Ceballos Lascurin. Initially, its definition was restricted to travel to natural, undisturbed areas and the emphasis was on education. Off late, the concept includes a scientific based approach to planning, management and development of sustainable tourism products and activities. Eco-tourism is the new trend in tourism and has developed only recently, when everyone wants to do their bit for saving the environment or make a profit from it. To avoid the latter and show genuine concern about the environment, you must be alert and avoid being ‘green-washed’ by the travel agencies. Travel agencies, who want to make a profit out of tourism, bank up on the eco-tourists by promising them a tour of the wild and nature. Yes, eco-tourism  [...]

Get up to the sound of your alarm clock… get dressed… go to work… sit in cubicles looking at the laptop/computer screens… come back… sleep… get up to the sound of the alarm clock again the next day… and so on and so forth… the cycle of our daily lives, for most of us to say the least, would sound like this. In such as scenario, who doesn’t like to sneak out whenever there is time to do so. Our daily routine sometimes makes want to break free… we just want to leave every thing behind and wander about aimlessly… getaways thus are a great way to unwind, relax and de-cluster the mind, prepare it to face the monotony of life again. And when we are urban dwellers, jumping at the sight of a bird or a garden, and craving for greenery while staying in a concrete jungle that  [...]