Category Archives: pollution

Disappearing Forests in Papua New Guinea

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A new satellite analysis of logging in Papua New Guinea shows that the country has been losing about 1,400 square miles of rain forest, or about 1.4 percent of its total forest cover, each year. At that pace, by 2021 … Continue reading →

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IBM Research Unveils Breakthrough In Solar Farm Technology

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

By mimicking the antics of a child using a magnifying glass to burn a leaf or a camper to start a fire, IBM scientists are using a large lens to concentrate the Sun’s power, capturing a record 230 watts onto … Continue reading →

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Solar Power:How it Works

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Solar power How it works seems like a mystery to some, but we’ve all seen it used to power everyday things like calculators. It is also used to supply electricity to the appliances and lights we use in our homes. … Continue reading →

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Solar Energy Advantages Disadvantages

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Solar Energy Advantages Saves you money After the initial investment has been recovered, the energy from the sun is practically FREE. The recovery/ payback period for this investment can be very short depending on how much electricity your household uses. … Continue reading →

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