Category Archives: Global Warming

Japan launches satellite to monitor greenhouse gases

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

An H-2A rocket No. 15 (H-2A F15) carrying Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite (GOSAT), known as “Ibuki” in Japan, blasts off from the southern island of Tanegashima January 23, 2009. Japan launched a satellite on Friday … Continue reading →

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Climate warming means food shortages, study warns

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The warming climate is likely to put stress on crops and livestock alike and could cause serious food shortages for half the world’s population, U.S. researchers predicted on Thursday. The worst effects will be in the regions where the poorest … Continue reading →

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Chaiten volcano in Chile still poses danger

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

File image shows members of Chilean armed forces watching the smoke rising from Chaiten volcano at Chaiten town, located some 1220 km (760 miles) south of Santiago May 4, 2008. Chile’s government said the area surrounding the Chaiten Volcano, … Continue reading →

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Coal should be warming concern: scientists

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Researchers and officials concerned about global warming have focused on oil usage, but scientists on Wednesday said liquefied coal could have a greater affect on global climate change. Global warming scenarios are based on oil reserves, but those reserves will … Continue reading →