Category Archives: Urban Studies

Industrialisation bringing acid rain to India

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

There is growing evidence to believe that the incidence of acid rain is increasing in India. Many experts link the phenomenon with increasing industrialisation in the country.India Meteorological Department (imd) has found increasing acidity in rain samples from Pune and … Continue reading →

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Fog: A ground Level Cloud

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Fog is a cloud in contact with the ground. Fog differs from other clouds only in that fog touches the surface of the Earth. The same cloud that is not fog on lower ground may be fog where it contacts … Continue reading →

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Urban Heat Island

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

What Is an Urban Heat Island? On warm summer days, the air in urban areas can be 6-8°F hotter than its surrounding areas. Scientists call these cities “urban heat islands.” Link to: High Temperatures What Are Problems with the “Heat … Continue reading →

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Greenbelts and Rural-Urban Fringe

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Greenbelts Greenbelts were established to prevent the continued growth of many of the largest cities of England and Scotland. They are rings of heavily protected open land circling an urban area. They aim to protect the surrounding countryside from development, … Continue reading →

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