Daily Archives: May 31, 2009

Arctic May Boost Oil and Gas Reserves

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The first-ever comprehensive assessment of Arctic oil and gas deposits reveals that 13% of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30% of its undiscovered natural gas could be trapped beneath the far north’s barren land and icy waters. The potential resources … Continue reading →

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Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Caused Global Mass Extinction

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A previously unknown giant volcanic eruption that led to global mass extinction 260 million years ago has been uncovered by scientists at the University of Leeds.A previously unknown giant volcanic eruption that led to global mass extinction 260 million years … Continue reading →