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Use land to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

Use land to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

There are about 830 billion tons of carbon in the air. Every year, people waste about 10 billion tons more. The soil can contain 4,800 billion tons, 6 times the air.

December 16, 2018
Acid in the sea is destroying coral reefs
Environment

Acid in the sea is destroying coral reefs

US scientists have published research showing that seawater, due to acidification by global warming, is corroding and destroying coral reefs.

December 16, 2018
The most deadly volcano in America revived
Environment

The most deadly volcano in America revived

Research by US geological experts points to St. Helen, the most active volcano in the northwest Pacific, is capable of erupting after a decade of oversleeping.

December 16, 2018