Daily Archives: April 9, 2008

Waste to Energy in India

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

An estimated 30 million tonnes of solid waste and 4,400 million cubic meters of liquid waste are generated every year in the urban areas of the country. This estimation is based on the structured data base prepared for 299 Class … Continue reading →

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Tidal power – energy from the sea

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The tide moves a huge amount of water twice each day, and harnessing it could provide a great deal of energy – around 20% of Britain’s needs. Although the energy supply is reliable and plentiful, converting it into useful electrical … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asean Rainforest

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Photograph by © WWF-Canon/William F. RODENBURG The Southeast Asian rainforests are the oldest, consistent rainforests on Earth, dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch 70 million years ago. It has a biological richness and diversity unequaled by that of the Amazon … Continue reading →

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