Tag Archives: CLIMATE

Greenland Icebergs were The Culprit behind ‘Big Freeze’

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

What caused temperatures to suddenly drop across the Northern Hemisphere? Scientists have tried to answer this question for decades, ever since they discovered geological and biological evidence for the “Big Freeze.” A new study points to a horde of icebergs … Continue reading →

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Social Exclusion:The Term and Spatiality

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Exclusionary processes can have various dimensions: Political exclusion can include the denial of citizenship rights such as political participation and the right to organise, and also of personal security, the rule of law, freedom of expression and equality of opportunity. Bhalla … Continue reading →

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Terraced Rice Field, China

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Source: Green Yaatra Blog

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Agriculture and Livestock Top Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Global greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector totaled 4.69 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent in 2010 , an increase of 13 percent over 1990 emissions. Global CO2 emissions from transport totaled 6.76 billion tons that year, and … Continue reading →

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