Heavy Snows the latest in Japan's Spate of Anamalous Precipitation

In the winter of 2013, northern Japan experienced extreme cold and huge snowfalls, later that summer the country was hit by unprecedented rains, and now much of the nation has been slammed by historic snowfalls. On the 8th and 9th of February significant accumulations of snow disrupted air and rail service all across Japan.

One of Asia’s busiest airports, the Haneda Airport was forced suspend all air traffic and railway services of Shinkansen bullet trains were suspended due to the heavy snowfall. Much of Tokyo and surrounding areas received up to 16 inches of snow. The storm has caused the deaths of at least three people and hundreds of others have suffered snow-related injuries.

Green School in India: Shoolini University

Shoolini University is India's first Bio-tech university, and it also boasts a green campus full of socially responsible students. Shoolini is a leader in the field of energy conservation and recycling, it is also at the forefront of developing other environmentally oriented programs and policies.

Situated in the Simla Hills, Shoolini University has a modern 20 acre campus surrounded by pine trees. The university has a terraced herbal garden and their herbarium has more than 500 varieties of herbs. There is also a vermi composting facility along with a set up for water harvesting.

Shoolini University teaches by example and as such the school is passionate about reducing its ecological footprint. Special solar water heaters, powering down computers, and energy-saving light bulbs are standard. Working with the campus maintenance teams, the grounds staff takes note when energy is being wasted and is quick to find solutions.

Shoolini University's green initiatives are a good example of leadership and creativity. The students constantly work with various departments to implement energy saving program.

Shoolini University is leading the way in India with a green campus and sustainable initiatives.
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