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The US oil spill plan failed
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The US oil spill plan failed

Oil continued to escape from the Gulf of Mexico bottom after BP pumped mud into the leak last week.

December 16, 2018
Memorial rhino with postcard
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Memorial rhino with postcard

Endangered Animal Protection (WAR) announced the postcard to commemorate the dead rhino at Cat Tien National Park.

December 16, 2018
Icelandic volcano threatens European aviation
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Icelandic volcano threatens European aviation

On May 7, Eyjafjoell volcano in Iceland erupted a new cloud of ash into the sky of Europe, causing officials to worry that many flights will be canceled.

December 16, 2018
Hotel takes power from people
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Hotel takes power from people

A luxury hotel in the Danish capital produces electricity by asking guests to step on bicycles connected to generators.

December 16, 2018
Sea water threatens Taiwan
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Sea water threatens Taiwan

When building the temple of the sea god in the southern island of Taiwan 300 years ago, the Chinese chose a place where they thought the sea never reached, but ...

December 16, 2018