Daily Archives: March 21, 2008

Population and Migration

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Population The world faces many complex population and migration dynamics over the next 50 years. The world population is estimated to grow by 1.2% annually, reaching over nine billion by 2050, according to the United Nations. The planet will soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussions, Human Geography, opinions, Population | 3 Comments

New Book on Global Warming

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

If you don’t think climate change produces winners as well as losers, consider this: In the 12th and 13th centuries England exported wine to France. Vineyards also flourished in improbable regions like southern Norway and eastern Prussia. A centuries-long spell … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Global Warming | 1 Comment

White Dwarfs

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Where do White Dwarfs Come From? Where a star ends up at the end of its life depends on the mass it was born with. Stars that have a lot of mass may end their lives as black holes or … Continue reading →

Posted in Solar System | 1 Comment