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Antarctica is warming up
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Antarctica is warming up

Many scientists believe that Antarctica is not affected by the greenhouse effect, but one study shows that the average temperature in Antarctica is rising.

December 16, 2018
Volcanic eruption near Tokyo
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Volcanic eruption near Tokyo

The fire of Asama in Japan awakened early in the morning, spraying nearly 2 kilometers of smoke into the atmosphere and pushing a lot of ash to cover some areas of Tokyo.

December 16, 2018
Planting trees by helicopter
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Planting trees by helicopter

Forests destroyed by fires or illegal timber felling can be regenerated quickly thanks to an aerial technique.

December 16, 2018
Ca Mau may be flooded in large areas
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Ca Mau may be flooded in large areas

In the next 25 years, climate change can cause widespread flooding and salinisation of freshwater ecosystems in Ca Mau.

December 16, 2018
Recreate Pompeii historical disaster
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Recreate Pompeii historical disaster

Scientists have just completed a project to recreate the last day of a family in the ancient city of Pompeii (Italy).

December 16, 2018
Harsh weather in the North Pole
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Harsh weather in the North Pole

A new study by Erik Kolstad and Thomas J. Bracegirdle shows that one of the most obvious signs of climate change is the rapid decline in Arctic ice cover.

December 16, 2018