Monthly Archives: July 2010

History of forests in India

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

There is enough evidence to show that dense forests once covered India. The changing forest composition and cover can be closely linked to the growth and change of civilizations. Over the years, as man progressed the forest began gradually depleting. … Continue reading →

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Most Devastating Wildfires

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Monte Stonewall A destructive wildfire is merciless to the land on which it resides. Each year, 1.2 million acres of US woodland burn, according to weather.com. Vegetation is destroyed and animals are killed or displaced. People also … Continue reading →

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Kellogg Cereal Recall Highlights Concerns about Chemicals Leaching from Food Packaging

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Kellogg is recalling as many as 28 million boxes of cereal because a chemical is leaching from the food packaging into the cereal. The incident highlights a little-appreciated concern: While packaging can help food last longer, it can also leach … Continue reading →

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Pakistan to expedite satellite monitoring project

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari asked the planning commission to expedite the project aimed at incorporating satellite monitoring of the development projects in collaboration with other related governmental agencies. He also asked for digitising the storage of land revenue … Continue reading →