Monthly Archives: April 2010

Almond Flowers are Blooming in Kashmir Valley

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Despite all odds Almond Flowers are blooming in Valley. Raw Almonds are also there. We were on a drive and these trees captured our imagination. We could not resist and captured them. The raw Almonds were looking like Green Pearls. … Continue reading →

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Acidification Threatens World Oceans

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The rise in human emissions of carbon dioxide is driving fundamental and dangerous changes in the chemistry and ecosystems of the world’s oceans, international marine scientists have warned. read here

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Wular Lake in Kashmir:One of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia and a Ramsar Site

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

In Kashmir we watched Wular Lake  – one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. It plays a significant role in the hydrographic system of the Kashmir valley by acting as a huge absorption basin for the annual floodwaters. The … Continue reading →

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Online GIS atlas will soon for all Indian districts

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Very soon  Geographical Information System-based atlas depicting the environmental status of each district of the states of India will be accessible online. The Environment Directorate will now send the proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forest for allocation of … Continue reading →

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