Category Archives: food security

France’s Reunion island aims for zero CO2

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Ringed by volcanic rock, sandy beaches and the blue swell of the Indian Ocean, France’s Reunion island is hardly a major polluter. But hit by rising fuel costs and worried about the impact of global warming, particularly on its delicate … Continue reading →

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Biomass Characterization for Ethanol Production

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

As discussion circulates with respect to the United States dependence on foreign oil to fuel its economy, biofuels are readily being examined as viable, economic alternatives to oil. Biofuels, which are produced from various types of organic materials known as … Continue reading →

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Bio Fuels:- The Facts and Myths

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Prince Charles has converted his 38 year old Aston Martin (a 21st birthday gift from the queen) to run on biofuel made from surplus wine. Not only that, he has converted his other vehicles which includes several Jaguars, an Audi … Continue reading →

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Horrible Hunger in Ethiopia now spreading to adults

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Ethiopia – Like so many other victims of Ethiopia’s hunger crisis, Usheto Beriso weighs just half of what he should. He is always cold and swaddled in a blanket. His limbs are stick-thin. But Usheto is not the typical face … Continue reading →

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