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Europe actively develops and uses renewable energy
The European Union (EU) has made steady progress towards the goal that by 2020, renewable energy sources will account for 20% of the total energy consumption of the whol…
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Strange black snow in Siberia
Black snow appears and covers a city in the Siberian region (Russia), causing locals to worry about the impact of environmental issues on their lives and health.
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Moisture can become a new energy source
Today, steam can be added to the list of the largest renewable energy sources available in nature.
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7 spices to detoxify the body
Turmeric is one of the most effective remedies for people who need to detoxify their liver due to frequent drinking.
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Predict the hot sun record in 2014
Earth's heat will rise as the El Nino weather model is ready to blow a large amount of heat into the atmosphere by the end of 2014.
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The area of the US capital of Washington is sunk in ice
With up to 50-60cm of snow pouring down on the night of February 12, most of the operations in Washington and two neighboring states, Virginia and Maryland, were paralyz…
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Indonesia: The volcano erupted as thousands of bombs exploded
Three Indonesians were killed on February 14, after the Kelud volcano on Java island erupted violently, blowing ash and rocks tens of kilometers into the air.
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Snowstorm in Japan injured more than 1,600 people
On February 16, Japanese media reported snow storms that killed 12 people, injured 1,650 and stopped most of the country's traffic activities.
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The Amazon river system originated in Peru
After nearly 4 centuries of research and making different judgments, the origin of the Amazon and South America rivers has just been announced by scientists.
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Drought, forest fires turn Amazon into a source of carbon emissions
Prolonged drought with widespread forest fires is reducing the carbon uptake of the world's largest rainforest.
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Producing fuel from plastic bags
Don't throw away the plastic bags you buy every day, as it may one day be used to power your car.
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The number of people killed by snowstorms in Japan continues to increase
More than 6,900 people have been stranded in residential areas due to heavy snowfall that clogs both roads and railways, and transporting gasoline to gas stations is als…
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Unusual weather why?
According to the BBC on February 15, the Arctic temperature has increased 2-3 times faster than the rest of the world, leading to an increase in the jet stream.
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The Arctic ice color is closely linked to climate change
The ice layers in the Arctic are becoming less bright due to the fast melting situation associated with the warming of the Earth.