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Virtual sun in Russia
The phenomenon of virtual sun was observed in Moscow on January 19 at the time the temperature was -20 degrees Celsius.
Pollution in China spread to the US - Why?
The US has created jobs for mobile phones and large-screen TVs for Chinese people, but China has brought polluted air from domestic factories to the US.
Denmark set a new world record for wind energy
Denmark was the first country in history to produce 50% of its energy from wind power during the past month.
Unusually cold weather in Thailand, 63 people were killed
Thailand's Nation newspaper said the unusually prolonged cold weather in the country in the past three months has killed at least 63 people.
Use virtual earthquakes to predict Los Angeles scenarios
Los Angeles (LA) will experience a stronger shock than expected, based on the results of a virtual earthquake model studied by American experts.
Test biofuel from desert plants
Biofuels are of course derived from plants, but developing this form affects agricultural land.
Snowstorms and earthquakes are strong in some European countries
Romania's National Meteorological Agency (NMA) on January 26 issued a red alert for a major blizzard in the southern southern city of Buzau and some of its provinces.
Lightning strikes Rio de Janeiro is due to urbanization?
O Globo quoted Osmar Pinto Jr as an expert in urban development, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, which led to an increase in charge clouds.
EU reduced 40% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
This is a mandatory target for the whole EU but is not binding on the governments of each member state.
The record snowstorm swept across Japan causing massive casualties
At least 5 people died and more than 600 people were injured in snow-related accidents after a record snowfall swept across eastern Japan on February 8.
Half of America is 'stiff' because of cold -51 degrees Celsius
On January 6, millions of Americans urgently made final preparations to deal with the unusual cold spell from the Arctic, causing temperatures to drop to a record low in…
The deepest cave in England is beautiful and sparkling
A young photographer has just released a collection of stunning photographs of the dynamic Dan yr Ogof system that looks like the opening scene for the James Bond movie.
Cold prices in the US and Canada continue to be complicated
Unusual chill in the Midwestern and northeastern states of the United States continues to be complicated and dangerous, leaving dozens of people dead.