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Earth has warmed by 0.4 degrees Celsius in 30 Years

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

A 30-year map of the Earth’s climate changes has indicated that the planet’s atmosphere warmed an average of about 0.4 degrees Celsius.
This was reported by Dr. John Christy, a professor of atmospheric science and director of the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, US.
The warming estimates are [...]

High-altitude lakes studied as global warming “hot spots”

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

A team of scientists from the US are studying high-altitude lakes in the Central Andes as global warming “hot spots”, and their ability to sustain life in a highly dynamic environment.
The group is studying high altitude lakes, which are considered “hot spots” of global warming and its effects, such as loss of precipitation [...]

How to Make this Earth Green

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

It is us, humans, who have been ruining this great earth into garbage and rubbles for our selfishness. We have been destroying the green trees like anything and making this place unlivable for our future generations. It is only recently where we have realized that we should do something for our earth. There are smaller [...]

Eating kangaroos can help fight climate change!

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The climate change adviser of the Prime Minister of Australia has said that instead of beef and lamb, people should eat kangaroo meat to help combat climate change.
According to a report in The Australian, Professor Ross Garnaut, climate change adviser to Aussie PM Kevin Rudd, has suggested in his final report on climate change that [...]

Global warming is going to shrink the world’s species

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Ecologists have warned that global warming might result in species shrinking in size.
According to a report in New Scientist, Kaustuv Roy, a biologist at the University of California in San Diego, believes that scientists need to think now about how they are going to preserve large species.

“Our collective actions are negatively affecting body sizes of [...]

Shilpa admits she doesn’t really play violin in ‘The Man’

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

There were reports that Shilpa Shetty actually learnt to play the violin for Sunny Deol’s ‘The Man’, but the actress admits that she couldn’t go beyond holding the musical instrument properly.’It takes years to master the violin. All I did was to learn how to hold the violin properly so that I don’t look stupid [...]

Climate change may destroy past too

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Archaeologists are warning that climate change not only poses a threat to future generations, but could also damage the past by destroying remains dating back to the Bronze Age.
According to a report in Yorkshire Post, the warning comes as part of a conference at Bradford University in the UK, which discussed the damage global warming [...]

Where can I buy efficient, durable solar cells for my house?

Monday, July 28th, 2008

I’m looking to start a project before the end of the summer, to power one of my kids rooms entirely off of clean energy. I’m starting first with solar cells. Where can i get some big and durable ones to put on the roof? Also if you’re experienced in this field, what problems [...]

Cheap but good quality electric mopeds?

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Electric start
Price: <$1200
Comfortably seated for 2 people
Optional pedals
Headlights, turning signals etc.
Max speed: 20mph. No higher, Florida laws. I’m under 16 >.>
Max range: 30-40 miles.
Max load: 250-300lbs
Charging time: preferably less than 10 hours.
I also need a mile counter, I don’t really know what they’re called, but they, well, count the miles and it’s on [...]

Have you noticed that Butterfly numbers are fast declining?

Monday, July 7th, 2008

why is that?
 
yep maybe it’s because too many people are squashing catapillars
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Loss of habitat for laying their eggs, insufficient food sources, pesticides, people who kill all bugs, good or not are all reasons for the decline.
We see more butterflies than most people do because we have a large yard, planted lots of plants [...]