Author Archives: Rashid Faridi

About Rashid Faridi

I am Rashid Aziz Faridi ,Writer, Teacher and a Voracious Reader.

A Made in China Diwali (link)

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

China surely knows how to make its presence felt in Indian markets, and Diwali is no exception. Cashing in on Indians’ attraction to anything that is cheap, Chinese products as Diwali gifts have seen a surge in demand by 45%, … Continue reading →

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There Are Over 200 Bodies on Mount Everest, And They’re Used as Landmarks

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Jugraphia Slate:
From Smithsonian Magazine by Rachel Nuwer: “The mountain offers seemingly endless options for kicking the bucket, from falling into the abyss to suffocating from lack of oxygen.” http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/there-are-over-200-bodies-on-mount-everest-and-theyre-used-as-landmarks-146904416/ ?

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Tree Elders & Drought

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Thanks to National Public Radio (USA): How Is A 1,600-Year-Old Tree Weathering California’s Drought? CHRISTOPHER JOYCE It’s been a brutal forest fire season in California. But there’s actually a greater threat to California’s trees — the state’s record-setting drought. The … Continue reading →

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Wildfires and burning management

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

Originally posted on Geography Directions:
By Joseph J. Bailey, University of Nottingham, UK. Wildfires often occur as part of a natural cycle and they are important for the health of many ecosystems across the world by making the soil more…

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