Category Archives: climate change

Cold may last till March!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

As several parts of India  experiencing a cold spell, here’s more: expect the rest of the winter to be colder than usual. Experts on global climate models say there’s a good chance that February and March too will see below normal … Continue reading →

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India in Likely Global ‘hotspots’ of climate-induced food insecurity

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

A study has mapped global “hotspots” where climate-induced food insecurity is most likely to happen in the future, and it includes India. The study, ‘Mapping Hotspots of Climate Change and Food Insecurity in the Global Tropics’, was produced by the … Continue reading →

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Peatland CO2 Can Contribute to Climate Change

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Peat, the accumulated turf made up of decayed vegetation, forms in many parts of the world in places like bogs, moors, and swamp forests. Due to its high carbon content, it can be harvested and burned as fuel. There are … Continue reading →

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Arctic Ice Melt Could Pause for Several Years

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Although Arctic sea ice appears fated to melt away as the climate continues to warm, the ice may temporarily stabilize or somewhat expand at times over the next few decades, new research indicates.The computer modeling study, by scientists at the … Continue reading →

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