Monthly Archives: November 2010

ESA’s Glob Snow Project Gives Real Time Information on Snow Cover

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The European Space Agency´s (ESA) GlobSnow project, led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, can map the extent and volume of snow cover especially on the northern hemisphere. Launched at the beginning of November, the service provides almost real-time data on … Continue reading →

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Maps to plot malaria elimination plan

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Half the world population lives at risk of malaria, a disease that kills 1.2 million people each year. Ninety percent of those deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria has affected Africa disproportionately more than in any other part of the … Continue reading →

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India to Step Up Mapping of Rare-Earth Minerals

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

India plans to step up mapping of rare-earth-mineral reserves over the next two years to boost domestic sources as China is reportedly planning to clamp down on supplies, according to a top official in the Ministry of Mines, India. The … Continue reading →