Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Antarctica Warms

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

New research shows that both Antarctica and the Arctic are getting less icy – and the best explanation is mankind’s emissions of greenhouse gases. But will that convert anyone who doubts that global warming is caused by human activities, led … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Behind Increased Tiger Attacks in India

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The number of tiger attacks on people is growing in India’s Sundarban islands as habitat loss and dwindling prey caused by climate change drives them to prowl into villages for food, experts said Monday. Wildlife experts say endangered tigers in … Continue reading →

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Beluga whales in Alaska listed as endangered

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The depleted population of beluga whales that swim off the coast of Alaska’s largest city was listed as endangered on Friday by the federal government. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, called the listing “premature” after she had … Continue reading →

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Green credits potential boon for emissions markets

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The world’s growing carbon market, worth more than $60 billion a year, lets firms or nations buy and sell greenhouse gas emissions offsets to meet both voluntary and mandatory targets. But demand is growing for projects that preserve or restore … Continue reading →