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The 'freezing smoke' material cleared up the oil
Scientists in Arizona and New Jersey argue that airgel materials can act as sponges to help absorb oil from waste water and effectively absorb oil slicks in the environm…
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A large block of ice separates from Antarctica
On February 17, an ice block of up to 14,000 km2 separated from Wilkins ice shelf, belonging to Antarctica.
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Forests save $ 13 billion annually
A UK study found that tropical forests are absorbing 20% of the CO2 emissions from the atmosphere, helping people save about $ 13 billion per year.
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Sea level rise by 20cm in Vietnam
According to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Van Duc about 50 years ago, in Vietnam, the average temperature increased about 0.7 degrees Cels…
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Find the mysterious mountain range in Antarctica
The Gamburtsevs mountain range in Antarctica has the same height as the mighty Alps strip in Europe but is hidden under a giant ice sheet.
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Scary toilet paper than cars
Super soft toilet paper is something we only use for a few seconds, but its negative effects on the environment can last for centuries, more than a car.
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Rocket launcher to check atmospheric conditions
Clemson University's space physicists have traveled the world to launch missiles to check atmospheric conditions.
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Determine oil fields with satellite images
A map of Earth's gravity based on satellite measurements will make it easier to find new oil fields.
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Aquatic animals increase the earth's temperature
The animals that feed on the bottom of continuous water sources release nitrous oxide (N2O), a gas that can increase the temperature of the earth.
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Emission of marine animals
The crust of many animals living in the ocean is thinning over time, as seawater absorbs more and more CO2 emissions.
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Drought threatens Amazon carbon sinks
According to a new study conducted on the world's largest tropical forest, Amazon is particularly sensitive to drought.
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Sand attack the city
A fierce sandstorm from the desert covered many areas in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh capital yesterday, obscuring buildings and causing traffic congestion.
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Sea level increases faster than forecast
Global sea levels are increasing at a faster rate than scientists have predicted, due to severe melting of ice in the two poles.
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Abnormal melting ice alarm in the Arctic
Rapid warming in the Arctic region and a large number of glaciers are fading as a phenomenon
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Satellites help locate water sources
Like most sub-Saharan African countries, Niger has many problems in securing water demand. As part of ESA's TIGER solution, satellite data is being used to identify grou…