Monthly Archives: December 2013

Jane Jacobs — Downtown is for People

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on HowCitiesWork:
One of many delightful illustrations in the archived original essay from Fortune Magazine, way back in 1958 (but still 100% timely today).

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International Camel Conference at Islamia University Bahawalpur Pakistan

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Traditional Animal Genetic Resources for Food & Agriculture:
The International Camel Conference (ICC) under the patronage of Camel Association of Pakistan and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur was organized in Baghdad campus of Islamia University (19-21 Dec…

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Urban wetlands :Impact and Overview

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Wetlands are defined as transitional between terrestrial and aquatic eco-systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water . Wetlands have been categorized both as biomes and ecosystems. A … Continue reading →

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Carbon emissions per person, by country

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Dr. M. S. Chauhan:
Looking at a country’s total carbon emissions alone doesn’t tell the full story of the country’s contribution to global warming Roll over the lines to get the data. Looking at a country’s total…

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