GHS Geog Blog

Is the rate of Brazilian deforestation decreasing?

chdavies — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:17:38 +0000

New reasearch suggests that the rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has decreased by 45%.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8358094.stm

Climate Change Map

knbanks — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:26:59 +0000

http://www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/content/en/embeds/flash/4-degrees-large-map-final

Are earthquakes that occur away from plate boundaries actually aftershocks from historic large earthquakes?

chdavies — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:29 +0000

New research may suggest a new pattern of earthquakes in addition to the tradiational view supported by the theory of plate tectonics.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8342600.stm

Can an earthquake in Sumatra affect California?

chdavies — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:01:56 +0000

New research suggests that the San Andreas fault may have been significantly weakened by an earthquake in Sumatra in 2004. Read the article below to find out more.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8283873.stm

Is geo-engineering the answer to reducing carbon emissions?

chdavies — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:37:06 +0000

New research suggests that the implementation of three new strategies for carbon capture are essential to avoid the effects of dangerous climate change.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8223528.stm

How fast are Antarctic glaciers thinning?

chdavies — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:04:52 +0000

New research from British scientists reveals a dramatic increase in the rate of melting of the Pine Island glacier in west Antarctica leading to increased concerns over the impact of climate change in this sensitive environment.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8200680.stm

Are hurricanes becoming more frequent?

chdavies — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:08:01 +0000

New research suggests that hurricanes in the Atlantic are more frequent now than at any time in the last 1,000 years.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8197191.stm

Are biofuels the answer to reducing the environmental impact of aviation?

chdavies — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:36:14 +0000

Ever increasing use of air travel and concern over its impact on the environment is leading scientists to question the use of alternative fuels to traditional petroleum.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8193125.stm

Is northern India facing an increased threat from groundwater salinization?

chdavies — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:38:23 +0000

New data received from remote sensing satellites reveals dangerous rates of groundwater depletion in northern India due to increased water usage for crop irrigation. See what effect this may have on northern India’s water supply by following the link below.

http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/810/1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8197287.stm

Is the UK’s food supply secure?

chdavies — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:19:14 +0000

This article discusses the impact that future possible climate change and an increasing population will have on the UK’s ability to sustain its food supplies throughout the 21st century.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8189549.stm