Category Archives: climate change

Dust in Earth’s atmosphere is increasing and contributing to climate change

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

The amount of dust in the Earth’s atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according to a new study; and the dramatic increase is influencing climate and ecology around the world. The study, led by Natalie Mahowald, associate professor of … Continue reading →

Posted in climate change, Environment | Leave a comment

California’s Most Treasured Landscapes are Most Imperiled landscapes on Earth

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Two of California’s most treasured natural settings are also among the most imperiled landscapes on Earth, as disruptive changes in climate patterns promise to melt glaciers, dry out rivers and set forests ablaze in coming generations, says a coalition of … Continue reading →

Posted in BIODIVERSITY, climate change, earth, Ecosystem | Leave a comment

Troposphere is Also Warming since Decades

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Not only is Earth’s surface warming, but the troposphere — the lowest level of the atmosphere, where weather occurs — is heating up too, U.S. and British meteorologists reported on Monday.In a review of four decades of data on troposphere … Continue reading →

Posted in climate change, earth, Ecosystem, Environment | Leave a comment

ESA’s Glob Snow Project Gives Real Time Information on Snow Cover

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The European Space Agency´s (ESA) GlobSnow project, led by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, can map the extent and volume of snow cover especially on the northern hemisphere. Launched at the beginning of November, the service provides almost real-time data on … Continue reading →

Posted in climate change | Leave a comment