Category Archives: Ecosystem

NASA ‘s Terra satellite’s Image:Flooding from Tsunami near Sendai, Japan

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

NASA’s Terra satellite’s first view of northeastern Japan in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami reveal extensive flooding along the coast. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) acquired the right image of the Sendai region on March 12, … Continue reading →

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Islamic Leaders Preach Conservation in Sumatra, Indonesia

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Do religious texts mandate respect for the earth and other species? Holy Koran does. In Indonesia, the country with the highest rate of deforestation and some of the most diverse habitat in the world, many Islamic leaders believe religion is … Continue reading →

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Earth is Committed to a Warmer Climate

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

University of Washington research shows that the world is already committed to a warmer climate because of emissions that have occurred up to now. Even if all emissions were stopped now, temperatures would remain higher than pre-Industrial Revolution levels because … Continue reading →

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Indian village on global map

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

In a boost to organic farming in Bihar, Sohdih village in Nalanda district has found a place on the global map through the global positioning system (GPS) for sowing potato over an area of 160 acres by using natural fertilizers … Continue reading →

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