Monthly Archives: September 2009

Maldives to introduce green tax on tourists

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The Maldives archipelago, threatened by rising sea levels blamed on climate change, said  it would introduce a new environment tax on all tourists who use its resorts and provide its economic lifeline. Famed mostly for high-end luxury resorts and white-sand … Continue reading →

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Arctic Temperatures Highest in 2,000 Years

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The Arctic is warmer than it’s been in 2,000 years, even though it should be cooling because of changes in the Earth’s orbit that cause the region to get less direct sunlight. Indeed, the Arctic had been cooling for nearly … Continue reading →

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Space Junk Just Misses Space Station

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Sept. 4, 2009 — A big piece of space junk safely sped by the International Space Station and shuttle Discovery, missing by less than a mile.The astronauts were still asleep Friday when the old rocket part, measuring 15 feet around, … Continue reading →

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Arctic Thaw Could Cause Massive Flood, Curbing Non-CO2 Pollutants Could Help

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Continued warming of the Arctic could lead to global weather changes and flooding that affects one-quarter of the world’s people, finds a new report by the global conservation organization WWF.The report was released in Geneva at the World Climate Conference-3, … Continue reading →

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