Category Archives: Environment

Deepwater Oil Plume in Gulf Degraded by Microbes, Study Shows

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

In the aftermath of the explosion of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, a dispersed oil plume was formed at a depth between 3,600 and 4,000 feet and extending some 10 miles out from the wellhead. … Continue reading →

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Asian Rice Production may Slow Down due to Higher Temperatures

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Production of rice — the world’s most important crop for ensuring food security and addressing poverty — will be thwarted as temperatures increase in rice-growing areas with continued climate change, according to a new study by an international team of … Continue reading →

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U.K. layers climate shift on Google Earth

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The U.K. government launched a Google Earth layer that models what Earth might look like in the event of a significant worldwide rise in temperature. Specifically, the interactive map visually demonstrates what could happen if carbon emissions are not curbed, … Continue reading →

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History of forests in India

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

There is enough evidence to show that dense forests once covered India. The changing forest composition and cover can be closely linked to the growth and change of civilizations. Over the years, as man progressed the forest began gradually depleting. … Continue reading →