Monthly Archives: August 2009

Alaska Glaciers Shrinking Fast

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Three major glaciers in Alaska and Washington state have thinned and shrunk dramatically, clear signs of a warming climate, according to a study released  by the U.S. Geological Survey. The three glaciers — Gulkana and Wolverine in Alaska and South … Continue reading →

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Lunar eclipse

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A lunar eclipse is an eclipse which occurs whenever the moon passes behind the earth such that the earth blocks the sun’s rays from striking the moon. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, … Continue reading →

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Pacific islands survival ‘depends on climate deal’

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The survival of some of the world’s most vulnerable Pacific nations depends on world leaders taking action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd . Leaders from the 16-member Pacific Islands Forum ended a two … Continue reading →

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DubaiSat-1launched

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

DubaiSat-1, the first remote sensing satellite developed by UAE, has achieved optimal position in orbit around the Earth and has successfully connected with the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology’s (EIAST) earth observation station in Dubai. The earth observation … Continue reading →

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