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Air pollution increases river flow
Environment

Air pollution increases river flow

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience shows that polluted air has a significant impact on the total flow of many rivers in the Northern Hemisphere.

December 16, 2018
Dust is gradually covering Beijing
Environment

Dust is gradually covering Beijing

Large buildings almost disappeared under the dense smoke and mist in the capital of Beijing, China, when air pollution was still alarming.

December 16, 2018
September 2014 is the hottest month in 134 years
Environment

September 2014 is the hottest month in 134 years

With average surface and ocean surface temperatures rising, September 2014 was the hottest month, since 1880, according to the US National and Atmospheric Administration…

December 16, 2018
Many deserts ... water
Environment

Many deserts ... water

On our planet, Zacat in northern Africa is the number one desert and also the third largest desert (after Antarctica and the Arctic).

December 16, 2018
Volcanoes can destroy Japan after 100 years
Environment

Volcanoes can destroy Japan after 100 years

Japan may be nearly destroyed, leading to the risk of devastating the lives of 95% of the country's population, when a major volcanic eruption occurs in about 100 years.

December 16, 2018
Hurricane Kalmaegi moves at a very fast speed
Environment

Hurricane Kalmaegi moves at a very fast speed

At 4 o'clock on September 16, the location of the storm center is about 19.4 degrees north latitude; 112.2 degrees east longitude, on the eastern sea of ​​Hainan Island…

December 16, 2018