Monthly Archives: April 2008

Himalaya: A Biodiversity Hotspot!!

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The Himalaya Hotspot is home to the worl d’s highest mountains, including Mt. Everest. The mountains rise abruptly, resulting in a diversity of ecosystems that range from alluvial grasslands and subtropical broadleaf forests to alpine meadows above the tree line. … Continue reading →

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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 Movement of the Sea could be a huge energy source. 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 … 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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