Category Archives: Ecosystem

Ozone layer depletion levelling off

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The European Space Agency has presented the results of an important analysis of upper stratospheric ozone, important in shielding Earth from ultraviolet rays. The ozone layer is not distributed evenly, with more changes occurring in the upper stratosphere. By collecting … Continue reading →

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Sea Levels Rose as Much as Two Feet This Summer in U.S. East

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Sea levels rose as much as 2 feet (60 centimeters) higher than predicted this summer along the U.S. East Coast, surprising scientists who forecast such periodic fluctuations.he immediate cause of the unexpected rise has now been solved, U.S. officials say … Continue reading →

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Maldives to introduce green tax on tourists

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The Maldives archipelago, threatened by rising sea levels blamed on climate change, said  it would introduce a new environment tax on all tourists who use its resorts and provide its economic lifeline. Famed mostly for high-end luxury resorts and white-sand … Continue reading →

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Atrazine in US Drinking Water Found Widespread

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A widely used pesticide known to impact wildlife development and, potentially, human health has contaminated watersheds and drinking water throughout much of the United States, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Banned … Continue reading →

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