Category Archives: Environment

Plant species on the decline due to Global warming: Says Study

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

I have found the post on Environment on Earth. The Hindu also published the story. Global warming could trigger a dramatic decline in diversity of plant species on the rangelands in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in southwest China, American and Chinese … Continue reading →

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Algal Blooms: Not Caused by Global Warming

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

There were reports about the effects of  global warming on algal bloom . As a geographer both interests me , besides i have a life-science background so i have natural interest in these. I have found an interesting and somewhat … Continue reading →

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An out of this world green energy solution

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The quest for more renewable energy sources recently got a boost that’s out of this world. NASA researchers this week said they are using global satellite data to create maps of ocean areas best suited for wind energy. The maps … Continue reading →

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More than 400 penguins Found Dead on Rio de Janeiro’s tropical beaches

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Hundreds of baby penguins swept from the icy shores of Antarctica and Patagonia are washing up dead on Rio de Janeiro’s tropical beaches, rescuers and penguin experts said Friday. More than 400 penguins, most of … Continue reading →

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