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Why is it as hot in the autumn as summer?
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Why is it as hot in the autumn as summer?

In the middle of autumn, the temperature is up to 34 degrees Celsius, the night sleep still has to turn on the air conditioner because of the effect of El Nino phenomeno…

December 16, 2018
Air pollution increases river flow
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Air pollution increases river flow

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience shows that polluted air has a significant impact on the total flow of many rivers in the Northern Hemisphere.

December 16, 2018
Dust is gradually covering Beijing
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Dust is gradually covering Beijing

Large buildings almost disappeared under the dense smoke and mist in the capital of Beijing, China, when air pollution was still alarming.

December 16, 2018
September 2014 is the hottest month in 134 years
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September 2014 is the hottest month in 134 years

With average surface and ocean surface temperatures rising, September 2014 was the hottest month, since 1880, according to the US National and Atmospheric Administration…

December 16, 2018
Many deserts ... water
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Many deserts ... water

On our planet, Zacat in northern Africa is the number one desert and also the third largest desert (after Antarctica and the Arctic).

December 16, 2018