Category Archives: Environment

Climate Change Behind Increased Tiger Attacks in India

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The number of tiger attacks on people is growing in India’s Sundarban islands as habitat loss and dwindling prey caused by climate change drives them to prowl into villages for food, experts said Monday. Wildlife experts say endangered tigers in … Continue reading →

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Delta

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Deltas have long played an important role in human history. These fertile areas where rivers flow into large bodies of water have served as fishing, farming, and living sites. Of the great deltas around the world, perhaps none has had … Continue reading →

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Beluga whales in Alaska listed as endangered

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The depleted population of beluga whales that swim off the coast of Alaska’s largest city was listed as endangered on Friday by the federal government. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, called the listing “premature” after she had … Continue reading →

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Green credits potential boon for emissions markets

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The world’s growing carbon market, worth more than $60 billion a year, lets firms or nations buy and sell greenhouse gas emissions offsets to meet both voluntary and mandatory targets. But demand is growing for projects that preserve or restore … Continue reading →