Category Archives: Environment

Forests are Expanding in the Northern Latitudes

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

According to a recent United Nations report, forested areas in Europe, North America, the Caucasus, and Central Asia have grown steadily over the past two decades. While tropical areas have steadily lost their forests to excessive logging and increased agriculture, … Continue reading →

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Good News:Japan sees some stabilization in nuclear crisis

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

One of Japan’s six tsunami-crippled nuclear reactors appeared to stabilize on Saturday but the country suffered another blow after discovering traces of radiation in food and water from near the stricken power plant. Fire trucks sprayed water for nearly half … 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 →