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Large-scale drought in South Central
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Large-scale drought in South Central

Drought and saline intrusion are becoming a concern in many provinces in the South Central region. Although at the beginning of the dry season, there are signs that this…

December 16, 2018
Switzerland: the warmest winter in history
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Switzerland: the warmest winter in history

Switzerland is experiencing the warmest winter in history since the temperature measurement methods began 140 years ago. In the past 3 months, the temperature in this co…

December 16, 2018
Light is also harmful to the environment!
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Light is also harmful to the environment!

Light pollution caused by lighting systems not only hinders astronomers to observe the night sky: according to researchers, it also harms the environment because of dist…

December 16, 2018
Thailand - model of environmental improvement
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Thailand - model of environmental improvement

The Thai government now encourages oil companies to produce cleaner fuels, which impose high taxes to phase out two-wheeled vehicles that are more polluting and require…

December 16, 2018
Tokyo: the first winter without snow!
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Tokyo: the first winter without snow!

Japan meteorological agency today (1-3) said the country's capital Tokyo is experiencing the first winter without snow since 1876.

December 16, 2018
The impact of Antarctic sea change (Part 1)
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The impact of Antarctic sea change (Part 1)

It seems too late to discover the age of some events as well as phenomena. However, the recent discovery of the British research team after a trip to the south coast to…

December 16, 2018
America: tornadoes cause heavy damage
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America: tornadoes cause heavy damage

On March 1, tornadoes in many states, including the heaviest losses were Alabama and Missouri, with at least 19 people dead and destroying many homes, including a school.

December 16, 2018
UN: dangerous climate change like war
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UN: dangerous climate change like war

On March 1, during his first address on global climate theme, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said climate change is also dangerous to humankind like war. Mr. Ban urged…

December 16, 2018
Next week the cold air spilled into the North
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Next week the cold air spilled into the North

Next Monday (March 5), a part of cold air with strong intensity will overflow into the North and North Central provinces, ending hot weather lasting longer than last mon…

December 16, 2018
Car companies have to cut emissions
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Car companies have to cut emissions

A spokesman for the EU said the commission is aiming to cut car emissions by 25% in general, and will largely be attributed to the introduction of new car manufacturing…

December 16, 2018
Big snow threatens traffic in the UK
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Big snow threatens traffic in the UK

The UK weather forecast center, the Met Office, forecast heavy snow in most of South Wales, Central and South England, including London. Snow is 5cm thick in London and…

December 16, 2018