Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Erupting Undersea Volcano Near Island Of Guam Supports Unique Ecosystem

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Scientists who have just returned from an expedition to an erupting undersea volcano near the Island of Guam report that the volcano appears to be continuously active, has grown considerably in size during the past three years, and its activity … Continue reading →

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Ancient Ecosystem Discovered Beneath Antarctic Glacier

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Scientists have found life in an ecosystem trapped underneath a glacier in Antarctica for nearly 2 million years. The microbes, they suggest, are surviving the dark, oxygen-free waters by drawing energy from sulfur and iron. The findings provide insight into … Continue reading →

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Forests could become source of warming

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

  The world’s forests are at risk of becoming a source of planet-warming emissions instead of soaking them up like a sponge unless greenhouse gases are controlled, scientists said.   Deforestation emits 20 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide when … Continue reading →

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Biomass energy ‘could be harmful’

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Biomass power – such as burning wood for energy – could do more harm than good in the battle to reduce greenhouse gases, UK’s Environment Agency warns. Ploughing up pasture to plant energy crops could produce more CO2 by 2030 … Continue reading →

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