2007 has been a brutal year for natural disasters in Latin America, keeping the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs busy. The … Natural Disasters in Latin America Blamed in Part on Climate ChangeRead more
Environment
Antarctica is melting
This new map of Antarctica, deemed the “most geographically accurate, true-color, high-resolution views of Antarctica to date” (and 10 times more detailed than previous views, … Antarctica is meltingRead more
Total US Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2006 Down 1.5% From 2005; Transportation Sector Up 0.5%
Total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,075.6 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2006, a decrease of 1.5% from the 2005 level, … Total US Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2006 Down 1.5% From 2005; Transportation Sector Up 0.5%Read more
Climate injustice in India
Global average CO2 emission is 5.03 tones. India’s per capita CO2 emission is 1.67 tones. Rich people in India who has income above Rs 30000/- … Climate injustice in IndiaRead more
What Drought? Palm Beach Is an Island of Green
The American Southeast has been suffering from one of its worst droughts in years. But you wouldn’t know it from looking at the emerald-green estates … What Drought? Palm Beach
Is an Island of GreenRead more
In Copenhagen Bicycles Overtake Cars
As a result of half a century of planning, Copenhagen has achieved a fabulous cycling goal – during the morning rush hour more bikes and … In Copenhagen Bicycles Overtake CarsRead more
Warning sign
Seen On A Draw Bridge in Amsterdam http://www.woostercollective.com/2007/10/seen_on_a_draw_bridge_in_amsterdam.html NB: To get Malayalam version, add ml to the begining of URL and refresh the browser.
Rapid cooling of earth by volcanic eruption
1. Volcanic ashes covers earth’s atmosphere reducing the sunlight on earth. 2. Sulphur dioxide from volcanic eruption reacts with water vapour in upper atmosphere and … Rapid cooling of earth by volcanic eruptionRead more
Carbon Dioxide Production Much Faster than Originally Anticipated
About all that carbon dioxide we’ve been spewing into the atmosphere – yeah, it’s worse than we thought. That seems to be the main take-away … Carbon Dioxide Production Much Faster than Originally AnticipatedRead more
IC Engine Automobile : 15% fuel-to-wheel efficiency
Today’s efficiency situation: FUEL 100% PUSHING THE PISTONS 35% OVERCOMING ENGINE FRICTION AND PUMPING THE AIR AND FUEL (typical US driving condition) 20% Are we … IC Engine Automobile : 15% fuel-to-wheel efficiencyRead more