Monthly Archives: July 2014

Jennifer Bagelman and Sarah Marie Wiebe on the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Progressive Geographies:
My ex-Durham colleague Jennifer Bagelman and Sarah Marie Wiebe discuss the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project in The New York Times. They suggest the pipeline would function more as a border than a gateway: If completed, this border…

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Map Showing Countries Which Faced Severe Drought

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

The most severe droughts  are associated with prolonged shortages of water and result in widespread crop and other vegetation losses. In this map, the region affected the most is shaded in dark depending on the vegetation stress faced. The image … Continue reading →

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PSLV C-23 launched with 5 satellites Including Spot 7

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Rashid Faridi

India  successfully launched five foreign satellites from four countries on board PSLV-C23 rocket which placed them in orbit. Besides its primary payload of 714 kg French Earth Observation Satellite SPOT-7, PSLV C23 carried and placed in orbit 14 kg AISAT … Continue reading →

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