January 2013

“Earth Notes” Concert Inspires Youth to Focus on Nature

1/30/13 | Karuna Singh | 34 comments

Earth Day Network-India teamed up with the prestigious Calcutta School of Music to present “Earth Notes,” an environmentally-themed classical music concert. The event was held on January 20, 2013, at the school’s Sandre Hall; and it turned out to be one of the school’s most successful events, according to its president, Dickoo Nowroji.

School Inspires EDN-India Staff with Art Exhibition

1/30/13 | Debapriya Dutt | 0 comments

Birla High School in Kolkata invited Earth Day Network-India Country Director Karuna Singh to open their environmental art exhibition on January 22, 2013. And we want to congratulate the students for their fantastic work!

NAACP: Coal Plants Disproportionately Affect Communities of Color

1/29/13 | Stephen Naimoli | 0 comments

A recently-released study by the NAACP found that the United States is home to 75 coal-fired power plants that contribute extensively to environmental and public health hazards in disadvantaged communities and communities of color.

Journalism Awards Deadline: February 28

1/28/13 | Earth Day Network | 36 comments

There’s only ONE MONTH left to enter the Healthy and Sustainable School Food Journalism Awards competition!

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Earth Day Network–India Launches “Go Organic” Campaign

1/27/13 | Neela Majumdar | 7 comments

Organic foods and other organic products are not on the usual list of purchases for the people of Kolkata. To build awareness about the benefits of going organic, and to showcase what organic products are available, Earth Day Network-India has launched the “Go Organic” campaign.

Backseat Buddies Rolls Into Kolkata Car Show

1/26/13 | Debapriya Dutt | 0 comments

Earth Day Network–India was at Kolkata’s annual, major draw event, the Vintage Car Rally, promoting Backseat Buddies, our student carpooling campaign. This year’s event was held on January 13 at the army stadium.

Earth Reel – The Real World Captured on Film

1/25/13 | Debapriya Dutt | 18 comments

This week, Earth Day Network-India announced Earth Reel – a film competition to awaken interest in the environment and build awareness among Indian youth about critical environmental issues.

The competition has been developed keeping in mind the strong influence the film medium has on young minds, coupled with the belief that youth can play a major role in spreading awareness about the many environmental problems the world faces today.

Union Station to Celebrate Earth Month 2013

1/23/13 | Earth Day Network | 0 comments

Earth Day in Washington, D.C.? How about Earth MONTH!

Earth Day Network has teamed up with Union Station – one of the nation’s most iconic and historic transportation hubs and a must-see destination for every visitor to Washington – to present Earth Month.

D.C. School Gets Green Outdoor Classroom

1/17/13 | Earth Day Network | 16 comments

Earth Day Network recently completed the installation of an outdoor classroom at Yu Ying PCS Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. The facility – a storm water pond observation deck with benches and a trough for collecting water samples – will also bolster the school’s application for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon School Award.

Goodbye, Aaron Swartz. The Fight for Openness Continues.

1/17/13 | Jason Gooljar | 86 comments

Almost a week ago, the world lost one of the most amazing and effective voices for democracy on the Internet. His name was Aaron Swartz, and he was a computer programmer, writer, political organizer and activist. Aaron was one of the cofounders of the website Reddit and co-authored the RSS standard.

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