Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

GPS transponders to assist fishermen in distress at sea in Ahmedabad, India

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

To assist the fishermen in distress when at sea, the Indian Coast Guard along with the Space Application Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad and VXL Technologies Ltd, Faridabad, have jointly developed a low-cost GPS (Global Positioning … Continue reading →

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Coral Reefs are Dying Due to Pollution Caused by Us

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Coral reefs like Chitales, near the northern tip of a Caribbean reef chain stretching from Mexico to Honduras, are dying around the world as people and cities put more stress on the environment. Climate change alone could trigger a global … Continue reading →

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Life greener in cities than in the countryside?

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

City-dwelling, bike-riding recyclers are finally getting the recognition they deserve for their environmentally friendly lifestyles. A researcher at the London-based International Institute for Environment and Development argues in a journal article published on Friday that many city residents actually pollute … Continue reading →

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Create Urban Rainforests for a Sustainable Ecosystem

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Most urban areas have undeveloped land that can be utilized productively. Follow these steps to create an oasis where people can meet, learn and develop new interests. Choose an appropriate site. Several underutilized, contiguous city blocks near public transportation is … Continue reading →