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The world may face a water crisis of 15 years
Environment

The world may face a water crisis of 15 years

Countries around the world will face water shortages of up to 40% in the next 15 years, due to increasing urbanization, population growth and increasing water demand.

December 16, 2018
Danger from disposable wet paper
Environment

Danger from disposable wet paper

Disposable wet paper is increasingly popular, because it helps users avoid having to wet and wash as with traditional cloths when cleaning. For parents, they are also a…

December 16, 2018
8 death islands in the world
Environment

8 death islands in the world

The world of islands is diverse, rich and sometimes quite mysterious. Here are eight islands called

December 16, 2018
Clean water and numbers to speak
Environment

Clean water and numbers to speak

'Water is endless, never shallow' - this misconception has led to waste of clean water in daily life.

December 16, 2018
The whole island of animals in the world
Environment

The whole island of animals in the world

From cat islands, rabbit islands to islands containing deadly animals such as spiders, snakes ... are places where few people live but have become a paradise for animals.

December 16, 2018